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CN05 ZMV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

122,169 mi
Last recorded122,169 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 122,169 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe slightly perished.

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2026 122,166 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides very low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 122,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 109,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 109,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 101,158 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 98,784 miles

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

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

os ns front top suspension bearings noisey advise to be checked

Fail 17 Jul 2023 98,784 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

os ns front top suspension bearings noisey advise to be checked

Pass 12 Jan 2022 97,730 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 96,686 miles

handbrake effort req attention only just met req effort

Pass 7 Jan 2020 90,031 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 90,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 77,121 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

os ns front lower ball joints have play

Pass 5 Jan 2018 66,907 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 62,686 miles

front brakes fluctuation close on limit / front discs surface corrosion

long foot brake travel

rear suspension corroded / osr trailling arm bush parting

Pass 19 Apr 2016 58,061 miles

osr tyre perished / front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2016 58,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

osr tyre perished / front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,783 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 40,988 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 36,222 miles

front and rear washers poor operation (poor washer flow )

Pass 13 May 2011 30,789 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 24,654 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 24,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 17,717 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 10,740 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 10,404 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 ZMV 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 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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