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CN05 ZXJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,747 mi
Last recorded133,747 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 133,747 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Boot floor & back panel damaged

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 69,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inop (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Boot floor & back panel damaged

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 65,073 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 62,436 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 56,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 56,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 52,628 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 52,608 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 11 Sep 2018 48,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 42,959 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 39,551 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 34,846 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag light on

Fail 7 Aug 2015 34,845 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag light on

Pass 24 Apr 2014 33,951 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 30,065 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 30,065 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)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,109 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 21,718 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 17,755 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2008 13,520 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 12,949 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 12,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZXJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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