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CU05 JZW

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,795 mi
Last recorded51,795 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 JZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 51,795 miles

RUSTING ON FRONT SUSPENSION

Pass 28 Jan 2022 50,988 miles

Front subframe rusty

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 50,951 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe rusty

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 50,081 miles

corrosion on front steering and suspension components

corrosion on rear suspension components

front number plate slightly defected

Fail 18 Jan 2021 50,081 miles

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

corrosion on front steering and suspension components

corrosion on rear suspension components

front number plate slightly defected

Pass 8 Jul 2019 48,198 miles

195/60/15 tyres fitted to the rear and 185/60/15 fitted to the front

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake mountings n/s and o/s front (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 48,183 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

195/60/15 tyres fitted to the rear and 185/60/15 fitted to the front

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake mountings n/s and o/s front (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,910 miles

rear tyres starting to crack slightly

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2017 42,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S R + O/S R Tyres Badly Perished 195/60/15

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 42,989 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S R + O/S R Tyres Badly Perished 195/60/15

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 40,070 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,188 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 37,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 34,074 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 30,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,132 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 24,013 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 19,752 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 15,211 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 12,122 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 JZW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CU05 JZW, 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 JZW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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