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CV05 MZD

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,181 mi
Last recorded83,181 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 MZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 83,181 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 83,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2025 80,804 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 78,468 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,870 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 73,298 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 69,494 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 69,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 66,728 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 63,071 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 58,871 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 55,328 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 55,134 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 50,438 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,211 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 40,119 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 40,119 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,390 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,385 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating

front brake pads getting low

nearside front inner cv boot leaking grease

rear no.plate insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,012 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 27,891 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,150 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 29 Feb 2008 17,970 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 MZD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MZD, 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 MZD registered?

CV05 MZD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is CV05 MZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV05 MZD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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