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CU05 ZXF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,358 mi
Last recorded161,358 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 161,358 miles

front sub-frame slightly corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met requirement adjustment/repair required

rear sub-frame and suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2021 150,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear sub-frame and suspension arms starting to corrode

centre exhaust shield loose

front sub-frame starting to corrode

Pass 17 Aug 2020 139,809 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 131,098 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 121,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 108,471 miles

handbrake only holding at top only

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread area

Fail 14 Aug 2017 108,471 miles

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

handbrake only holding at top only

offside front tyre low on tread at @ 2mm

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread area

Pass 12 Aug 2016 98,051 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 14 Aug 2015 87,834 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 87,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2014 82,751 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,111 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jul 2011 54,325 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 54,325 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,924 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 45,934 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,200 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,735 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 ZXF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 ZXF, 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 ZXF registered?

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

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The MOT history for CU05 ZXF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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