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CP05 ECZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

194,065 mi
Last recorded194,065 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 ECZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 194,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 194,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 176,663 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 176,502 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 161,709 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 161,709 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 148,760 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 148,760 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 138,227 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 137,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 124,985 miles

gears crunching when selecting gear possible clutch on its way out

n/s/r tyre starting to get low

o/s/r tyre getting low and bald on inside edge

Fail 12 Feb 2013 124,985 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

gears crunching when selecting gear possible clutch on its way out

n/s/r tyre starting to get low

o/s/r tyre getting low and bald on inside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 113,119 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS 60 TO 70% WORN

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 102,596 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 102,596 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 91,465 miles

front brake pads low

o/s rear tyre low on tread (2mm)

unable to check rear safety belts fully due to child seats fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2008 78,955 miles

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

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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CP05 ECZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CP05 ECZ, 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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CP05 ECZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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