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CV05 KZR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,098 mi
Last recorded96,098 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 96,098 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of the rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing the inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on the arm worn ON THE LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 96,089 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of the rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm worn ON THE LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing the inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on the arm worn ON THE LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 92,016 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 89,233 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 84,805 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 84,749 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 79,811 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 79,811 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 74,332 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 67,408 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 61,815 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 56,190 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 48,604 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 15 Jun 2015 41,787 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 35,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 35,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,911 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 27,019 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 23,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front disc brakes slighty worn

Pass 22 Jan 2010 19,389 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 11,394 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 7,652 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 7,624 miles

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

Offside 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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CV05 KZR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CV05 KZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV05 KZR registered?

CV05 KZR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for CV05 KZR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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