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CK55 HVM

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,396 mi
Last recorded173,396 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 HVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 173,396 miles

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

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

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

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

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

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

body / sills x 2 corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 156,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 156,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 139,475 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 127,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible piece (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear pivot p bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 127,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible piece (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear pivot p bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 114,079 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 104,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear pivot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear pivot (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Sep 2016 104,461 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear pivot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear pivot (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 97,830 miles

both front wishbone rear bushs starting to deteriorate

corrosion starting both sills but not yet to excess

slight noise just starting o/s/r wheel bearing but not yet rough

Fail 28 Aug 2015 97,824 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushs starting to deteriorate

corrosion starting both sills but not yet to excess

nail in o/s/r tyre also both rear tyres cut but not yet to fail criteria

slight noise just starting o/s/r wheel bearing but not yet rough

Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,172 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 80,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust outer skin heavily corroded but not leaking at this time

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn and down to 2.0mm in places

Pass 3 Jul 2013 80,585 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust outer skin heavily corroded but not leaking at this time

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn and down to 2.0mm in places

Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust outer skin heavily corroded but no leak at this time

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 4 Jul 2011 56,824 miles

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

belly pan fitted to underside of engine bay

both front brake discs becoming worn

both front tyres becoming worn (2mm)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,891 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 44,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,334 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 19,023 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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CK55 HVM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CK55 HVM, 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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CK55 HVM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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