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CK55 LVG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,301 mi
Last recorded127,301 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 LVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 127,301 miles

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

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2018 113,410 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 113,406 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 113,404 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour blowing blue smoke (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2017 102,552 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 102,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

both rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2015 82,989 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2014 68,838 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 58,986 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 55,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,345 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,695 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 38,685 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,031 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 LVG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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