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CK05 CGU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,350 mi
Last recorded120,350 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 CGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 120,350 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

parking brake performance poor requirements just met

Fail 23 Mar 2022 120,234 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

parking brake performance poor requirements just met

Pass 24 Mar 2021 114,597 miles

Fuel tank heat shield becoming insecure

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2021 114,523 miles

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

Fuel tank heat shield becoming insecure

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2020 109,864 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 109,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 103,105 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,150 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 96,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 86,980 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 86,976 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 77,237 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 77,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,588 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,957 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,283 miles

damage to os sill

Fail 5 Mar 2013 52,283 miles

Offside Front 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)

damage to os sill

Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,268 miles

Coolant leak

both front suspension arms rear bushes worn

rear indicators disscoloured

Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,284 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,748 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,937 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,958 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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CK05 CGU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CK05 CGU, 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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What year was CK05 CGU registered?

CK05 CGU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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