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CV05 YMZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,737 mi
Last recorded137,737 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 137,737 miles

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides nsr tyre has a nail also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 137,737 miles

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides nsr tyre has a nail also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 132,595 miles

Coil spring corroded All four Coil springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 127,617 miles

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 126,205 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 126,205 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 115,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear suspension components becoming corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2020 115,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 95,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Close to limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 95,435 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Close to limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 78,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slight distortion. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 78,021 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slight distortion. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 77,582 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre has gone out of shape on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished in tread area exposing cords in places (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 66,144 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 66,144 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,859 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,943 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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 25 Mar 2014 51,576 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,493 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,082 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,232 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 30,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,001 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,523 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 27 Mar 2008 17,689 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 YMZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YMZ, 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 YMZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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