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CN05 ZXG

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

111,092 mi
Last recorded111,092 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 111,092 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION UNDER THE VEHICLE

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Body component corroded but not likely to cause injury (WING PANEL )

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 108,687 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 104,208 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 104,208 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 99,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 99,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 95,667 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 95,667 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 90,088 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 86,692 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 86,692 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 82,150 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))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,081 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 77,081 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 72,618 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,794 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 66,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,897 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 54,586 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 48,497 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,497 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,846 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,913 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Mar 2009 20,605 miles

Note tyre edge wear N/S/F

Pass 2 Apr 2008 13,971 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 13,971 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 13,242 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 13,242 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 ZXG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ZXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN05 ZXG registered?

CN05 ZXG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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