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CN05 ZSD

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,448 mi
Last recorded131,448 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 ZSD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 131,448 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 130,645 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2021 130,617 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminating (0.1 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2020 129,624 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 128,389 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror ()

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

Offside door mirror taped onto vehicle

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 128,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror ()

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

Offside door mirror taped onto vehicle

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 120,281 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside mirror damaged and taped on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 120,281 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside mirror damaged and taped on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 111,562 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 111,562 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 102,371 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 102,371 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 92,929 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 85,820 miles

1.trim covering parts of inner arches.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 79,364 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 79,364 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 73,754 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

offside rear track control arm bush slighty worn

Pass 1 Jul 2011 63,900 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 63,900 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 51,303 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner shoulder

Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,303 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner shoulder

Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,385 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 38,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,729 miles

slight oil leak from sump aera

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 ZSD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZSD, 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 ZSD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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