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CN05 ZFS

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,342 mi
Last recorded145,342 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 ZFS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 145,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside parking brake performance low

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 145,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside parking brake performance low

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 137,907 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 May 2022 137,903 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch /behind liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch /behind liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 124,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 113,606 miles

Nearside track rod end signs of heat aplied

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside track rod end signs of heat aplied

Fail 15 Apr 2020 113,604 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside track rod end signs of heat aplied

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside track rod end signs of heat aplied

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe at silencer joint holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 101,013 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded , near hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2019 101,011 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded , near hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 89,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal minimum (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal minimum (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 89,123 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal minimum (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal minimum (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 75,238 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 75,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 49,387 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 49,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2014 36,503 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 36,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 27,379 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,128 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 19,955 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 15,436 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 12,987 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 9,101 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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CN05 ZFS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN05 ZFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CN05 ZFS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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