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CU05 ZTM

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,308 mi
Last recorded90,308 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 ZTM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 90,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 90,308 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 84,992 miles

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Fail 18 Oct 2016 84,967 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 22 Oct 2015 75,569 miles

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot / grease seepage (new clip req )

Pass 22 Apr 2015 72,644 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 72,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre outer sidewall slight damage

osr tyre inner edge bald and tread starting to split

Pass 23 Apr 2014 68,580 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,248 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 65,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,162 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 57,162 miles

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

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

rear indcators starting to fade

wipers starting to smeer

Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,950 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 48,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,613 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 42,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,161 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,394 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 ZTM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZTM, 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 CU05 ZTM registered?

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

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