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CN05 ZSJ

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,792 mi
Last recorded88,792 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 ZSJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 88,792 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 88,792 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 85,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear fuel tank strap corroded

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

Rear rear subframe and various suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 82,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 78,355 miles

Both rear coil springs have surface corrosion

Brake fluid level low

Engine oil filter leaking

OSR tyre worn, cracked and perished

Pass 18 Dec 2015 74,091 miles

NSF tyre worn bald on inner edge and beginning to delaminate

OSF tyre worn bald on inner edge

OSR tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2015 74,091 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake fluid level on minimum

NSF tyre worn bald on inner edge and beginning to delaminate

OSF tyre worn bald on inner edge

OSR tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

Oil filter leaking

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 70,235 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 70,235 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 65,393 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 60,122 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 19 Dec 2011 57,671 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,255 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,689 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,111 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,061 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 ZSJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZSJ, 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 ZSJ registered?

CN05 ZSJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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