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CK54 VUJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

160,190 mi
Last recorded160,190 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 VUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 160,190 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 154,833 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 154,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 150,296 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 150,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 146,494 miles

Front flexi broken but not blowing

Fail 8 Feb 2023 146,492 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front flexi broken but not blowing

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 137,050 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 137,050 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

park brake travel

Pass 10 Feb 2021 123,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 123,662 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 113,679 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 113,678 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working O/S/F Side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 107,380 miles

Drivers door stiff to open

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 107,380 miles

Drivers door stiff to open

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 100,490 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

slight splitting to front wiper blades

Fail 23 Jan 2018 100,490 miles

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

slight splitting to front wiper blades

Pass 31 Jan 2017 93,654 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 93,654 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 86,696 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 80,200 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 73,107 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 73,107 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,971 miles

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 23 Jan 2012 59,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,531 miles

front brake discs badly pitted / corroded on inner face

Pass 19 Jan 2010 41,922 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,418 miles

front brake discs rusting

slight knocking noise from rear

Pass 28 Jan 2008 23,388 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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CK54 VUJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CK54 VUJ, 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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CK54 VUJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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