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CP05 TLZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,929 mi
Last recorded103,929 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 TLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 103,929 miles

both front outer sills corroded but not within 30cm

sunvisor tint fitted

windows tinted

Fail 2 Nov 2020 105,928 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

both front outer sills corroded but not within 30cm

sunvisor tint fitted

windows tinted

Pass 29 Oct 2019 101,525 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 101,525 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 96,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 96,342 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 92,841 miles

front lower arm bushes worn

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 6 Jul 2016 91,691 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 90,268 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 89,212 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 87,687 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 87,645 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 82,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,610 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 72,674 miles

rear indicators faded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 70,141 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 50,025 miles

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 13 Jun 2008 50,025 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

rear no plate starting to delaminate

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 TLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CP05 TLZ, 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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What year was CP05 TLZ registered?

CP05 TLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is CP05 TLZ safe to buy?

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