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CU05 ZZH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,161 mi
Last recorded123,161 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 ZZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 123,161 miles

Central Rear BOTH EXHAUST BOXES OUTER SKIN DETERIORATED.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear O/S & N/S REAR B/DISC BACK PLATE SHIELDS DETERIORATED.

Rear REAR SUBFRAME & COMPONENTS RUSTY ALSO CORRODED.

Pass 7 May 2021 116,655 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both exhaust boxes outer skin deteriorated.

o/s & n/s rear brake disc back plate shields deteriorated.

rear subframe & components very dry & rusty.

Fail 6 May 2021 116,648 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both exhaust boxes outer skin deteriorated.

o/s & n/s rear brake disc back plate shields deteriorated.

rear subframe & components very dry & rusty.

Pass 7 May 2020 111,723 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear lower upper ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both rear brake disc back plate shields deteriorated. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose both exhaust boxes outer skin deteriorated. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted. ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has perish cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 105,988 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both exhaust boxes outer skin deteriorated.

both rear brake disc back plate covers deteriorated.

Pass 12 May 2018 98,810 miles

both exhaust boxes outer skin deteriorated.

both rear brake disc back plate covers deteriorated.

rear sub frame & components corrosion.

Pass 12 May 2017 91,623 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & various components. (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both exhaust boxes outer skin deteriorated.

Fail 12 May 2017 91,623 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & various components. (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both exhaust boxes outer skin deteriorated.

Pass 5 May 2016 86,575 miles

both exhaust boxes outer skin deteriorated.

both front tyres have small perish crackes.

both rear brake disc back plate deteriorated.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face. (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2015 80,518 miles

both exhaust boxes outer skin deteriorated.

both rear brake disc back plates deteriorated.

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

Pass 14 May 2014 73,044 miles

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

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

both rear disc back plate covers deteriorated.

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

Fail 14 May 2014 73,044 miles

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

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

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

both rear disc back plate covers deteriorated.

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 65,372 miles

N/S/R brake disc back plate dust cover corroded.

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

both rear inner edge tyres worn uneven (steped).

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 57,626 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,537 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,943 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,703 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 ZZH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZZH, 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 ZZH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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