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CN05 ZSZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,127 mi
Last recorded141,127 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 141,127 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 137,256 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 137,256 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 131,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 126,442 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 126,442 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 121,717 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 121,717 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 115,937 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 108,366 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 103,594 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 93,593 miles

front flexi exhaust blowing

front sub frame heavily corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 93,589 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn

front sub frame heavily corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,679 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 69,281 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 69,270 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,038 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,302 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 43,302 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2008 21,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,076 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 ZSZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZSZ, 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 ZSZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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