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CP05 VZE

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,259 mi
Last recorded118,259 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 VZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 118,259 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder. 205/55R16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front spare wheel fitted.

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

gearbox wining/noisey under load

Fail 5 Feb 2019 118,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF pressure sensor hose, broken/missing. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder. 205/55R16. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp partially insecure.

Offside Front spare wheel fitted.

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside headlamp partially insecure.

heat shield at fuel tank partially insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2018 114,929 miles

o/s/f wheel running a still rim

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

engine bay and under body covers fitted

mil light on

Fail 3 Feb 2018 114,929 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted

mil light on

o/s/f wheel running a still rim

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 26 Jan 2017 108,889 miles

Offside Front wheel running on steel rim

Offside Rear wheel outer rim bead damage

Fail 24 Jan 2017 108,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and paten not right (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort low reading (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge 2 m/m tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 4 m/m tread

Offside Front wheel running on steel rim

Offside Front wing indicator lens missing

Offside Rear wheel outer rim bead damage

both front brake disc corroded scored and worn

both rear brake disc corroded and worn

engine warning light on

Pass 24 Dec 2015 105,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2015 105,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 93,524 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 87,791 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 81,587 miles

nearside front windscreen has been repaired

Pass 13 Jun 2012 76,774 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 70,774 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 67,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs wearing inner face

Pass 15 Oct 2010 67,256 miles

front discs wearing inner face

Pass 2 Oct 2009 57,793 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 57,793 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,206 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 46,498 miles

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

nail in n/s/r/ tyre

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 VZE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VZE, 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 VZE registered?

CP05 VZE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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