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CK05 VXF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

227,343 mi
Last recorded227,343 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 227,343 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 215,327 miles

Offside sill damaged

Fail 13 May 2019 215,321 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside sill damaged

Pass 21 May 2018 203,055 miles

corrossion rear suspension

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 21 May 2018 203,054 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

corrossion rear suspension

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 22 May 2017 190,740 miles

Oil leak engine sump gasket ()

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake drums corroded slightly (both)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 May 2017 190,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine sump gasket ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake drums corroded slightly (both)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 179,734 miles

damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 27 May 2015 168,848 miles

front brake discs poor condition

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 12 May 2014 155,149 miles

damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 21 May 2013 141,609 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 17 May 2013 141,609 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 126,836 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2012 126,836 miles

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 111,528 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 86,850 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 64,064 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 49,158 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 VXF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VXF, 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 VXF registered?

CK05 VXF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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