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CU05 ZWS

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,256 mi
Last recorded146,256 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 146,256 miles

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

Gear box oil seal slight leak on n/s/f drive shaft.

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 146,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Feb 2014 136,504 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges deterioated.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear wheel bearing deterioated.

Offside front inner CV boot deterioated.

Slight leak from gearbox.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 136,504 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges deterioated.

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing deterioated.

Offside front inner CV boot deterioated.

Slight leak from gearbox.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 118,008 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak - transmission

Fail 28 Jan 2012 99,121 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 99,121 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 80,199 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 80,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 65,991 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 59,461 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 59,457 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2008 46,883 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 ZWS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

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

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