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CV05 GZF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,060 mi
Last recorded70,060 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 GZF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 70,060 miles

Offside Front mirror taped

inner & outer sills corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear sub frame corroded

under body components corroded braking steering & suspension

Fail 14 Mar 2020 70,059 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front mirror taped

inner & outer sills corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear sub frame corroded

under body components corroded braking steering & suspension

Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,426 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 67,426 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,762 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 64,762 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,544 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 56,614 miles

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 24 Feb 2015 52,603 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 48,646 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 44,361 miles

front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,655 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 37,655 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 32,530 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 28,259 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,076 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 19,803 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,803 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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CV05 GZF 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 72.2%.

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 CV05 GZF, 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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CV05 GZF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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