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CU05 CZZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,632 mi
Last recorded110,632 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 CZZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 110,632 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 96,915 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective by cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 96,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective by cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 83,882 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 83,796 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system too brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2020 80,441 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded & broken exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear petrol tank strap corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 79,550 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 79,544 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 79,037 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

T-BELT & SERVICE?,,195/60/15 X 4,,OSR TYRE IE,,FRONT & REAR SF'S AND ALL ASSOISATED SUS ARMS ETC VVHSC,,2 X F/B/DISCS SCAGGY,F/B/PADS 75=85%,,NSR & OSR INNER SILL AREAS VVHSC,,BOTH REAR TOP SHOCK MOUNT AREAS VVHSC,,NOTE VEHICLE IS 14 YR OLD ETC,,,,

Fail 12 Feb 2019 79,037 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

T-BELT & SERVICE?,,195/60/15 X 4,,OSR TYRE IE,,FRONT & REAR SF'S AND ALL ASSOISATED SUS ARMS ETC VVHSC,,2 X F/B/DISCS SCAGGY,F/B/PADS 75=85%,,NSR & OSR INNER SILL AREAS VVHSC,,BOTH REAR TOP SHOCK MOUNT AREAS VVHSC,,NOTE VEHICLE IS 14 YR OLD ETC,,,,

Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,088 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 73,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch area (5.2.6)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,454 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 60,837 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,101 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 52,947 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,588 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 29,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,203 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 11,902 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 7,812 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 7,282 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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CU05 CZZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CU05 CZZ, 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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CU05 CZZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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