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CU05 ZXG

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,423 mi
Last recorded109,423 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 109,423 miles

Corrosion to underneath on steering and suspension items also to nearside front wheel arch

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

No reverse lights

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 109,423 miles

Corrosion to underneath on steering and suspension items also to nearside front wheel arch

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

No reverse lights

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 102,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 102,163 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 96,179 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 87,327 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 87,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise,bald on inside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front two caps missing off wheel nuts

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid dirty

heat sheild loose

levelling on no4

mil lamp on

object removed from mirror

Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ofside front tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 64,903 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,685 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 63,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 59,166 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,709 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 47,884 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,493 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,870 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 27,887 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 ZXG 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 77.8%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG registered?

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

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