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CP05 VZW

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,949 mi
Last recorded77,949 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 VZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 77,949 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 77,949 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 73,164 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 73,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 67,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 67,752 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 62,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 62,440 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 56,640 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 50,728 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 43,878 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 36,231 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 28,906 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,086 miles

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 VZW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VZW, 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

How do I check the history of CP05 VZW?

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What year was CP05 VZW registered?

CP05 VZW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is CP05 VZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 VZW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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