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CU05 ZXH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,184 mi
Last recorded126,184 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 126,184 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 126,184 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 118,031 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 118,029 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front heatsheild loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 109,133 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 109,132 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 101,727 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 93,835 miles

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

front discs heavily lipped and corroded

front wipers poor

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 14 Apr 2014 90,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 80,137 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 80,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,784 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,883 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,348 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 35,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,757 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 34,909 miles

creaking noise from front of vehicle no sign of wear visible

Fail 23 Feb 2009 34,909 miles

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

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

creaking noise from front of vehicle no sign of wear visible

Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,805 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 ZXH 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 68.4%.

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 ZXH, 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 ZXH registered?

CU05 ZXH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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