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CU05 ZXS

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,838 mi
Last recorded142,838 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 142,838 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded to limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded to limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear back plates heavy corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2021 132,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 132,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 112,954 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 99,000 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 98,886 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 98,886 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 94,934 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 87,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 82,187 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,424 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Mar 2014 70,696 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,285 miles

corrosion on front brake discs.stone chip in lower part of windscreen.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,582 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,791 miles

ADVIZE BOTH REAR INDICATORS SHOWING WHITE

ADVIZE FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 20%

ADVIZE HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE ON LIMIT

ADVIZE N/S FRONT AND BOTH REAR TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

ADVIZE O/S FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

ADVIZE O/S REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ROD WORN

Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,632 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,709 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 17,916 miles

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

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 ZXS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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