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CK05 VAE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,083 mi
Last recorded117,083 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 VAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 117,083 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear + rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 113,238 miles

Front front number plate slight damaged still readable

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear on outer edge

Fail 6 Sep 2024 113,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear unable to check wheel bearing due to binding brakes

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 110,362 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 110,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 103,242 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 103,242 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 94,628 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 88,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 79,634 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 79,628 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 74,413 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 68,839 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,016 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 57,991 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 53,420 miles

rear wiper missing

Pass 18 May 2013 46,104 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 41,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise cut in wall of n/s/f tyre but not exposing cords

Pass 18 May 2012 41,229 miles

advise cut in wall of n/s/f tyre but not exposing cords

Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,679 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,502 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 15 Apr 2009 20,557 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,251 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 VAE 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 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 CK05 VAE, 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 CK05 VAE registered?

CK05 VAE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is CK05 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK05 VAE 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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