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CN05 ZJZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,800 mi
Last recorded130,800 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 ZJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 130,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 118,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 118,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 110,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cambelt

Pass 27 Jul 2019 110,133 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cambelt

Fail 27 Jul 2019 110,133 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cambelt

Fail 27 Jul 2019 110,133 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cambelt

Pass 28 Jul 2018 109,374 miles

possible water pump noise

Fail 28 Jul 2018 109,374 miles

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

possible water pump noise

Pass 24 Jul 2017 108,115 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 103,464 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 94,119 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 94,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 84,037 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine timeing chain

handbrake

nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 Jan 2014 73,471 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 73,471 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 71,726 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,589 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 55,724 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,301 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,209 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,741 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 30,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 14,030 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 14,030 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 ZJZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 ZJZ, 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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What year was CN05 ZJZ registered?

CN05 ZJZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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