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CN05 ZTL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,805 mi
Last recorded108,805 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 ZTL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 108,805 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 108,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 85,684 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 84,560 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2018 84,545 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2017 82,813 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 82,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 78,097 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 78,097 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 73,738 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 69,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 69,070 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 64,321 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 64,321 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 58,753 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 57,109 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,553 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 46,039 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,039 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,202 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 31,202 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)

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

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 ZTL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZTL, 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 ZTL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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