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CU05 ZZW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

151,586 mi
Last recorded151,586 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 ZZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 151,586 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Lower wing damaged

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 14 Jan 2026 151,582 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Lower wing damaged

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 7 Feb 2025 144,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnect lock sticky

sub frame and suspension corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2025 144,147 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnect lock sticky

sub frame and suspension corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2024 137,309 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 137,309 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 131,942 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 131,933 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 124,537 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security heavily corroded underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2022 124,532 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting back panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security heavily corroded underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2021 120,655 miles

Nearside Park brake only just met requirements

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 110,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge + tyre out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 102,527 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 102,340 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel 73kg (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring seat corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel 84kg (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring seat corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 95,809 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 95,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 94,579 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 94,579 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 92,604 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 92,601 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 91,342 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 89,368 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 89,368 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 86,734 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 85,079 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,991 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 55,909 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,960 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 44,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 ZZW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 ZZW, 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 ZZW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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