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CU05 SBZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,544 mi
Last recorded102,544 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 SBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 102,544 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 91,526 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2018 91,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat shield insecure rear

o/s front shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2017 84,684 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 84,684 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 78,583 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,426 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,684 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,594 miles

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

nearside tyre has a small cut in side wall rim protector

Pass 18 Feb 2012 54,298 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 54,257 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 46,836 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,480 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,777 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 25,794 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,794 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 SBZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBZ, 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

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What year was CU05 SBZ registered?

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

Is CU05 SBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 SBZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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