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CK55 NKU

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,973 mi
Last recorded138,973 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 NKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 138,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 138,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 131,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 122,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 119,958 miles

Both front wheel bearings becoming slightly noisy.

Front brake discs corroded (inner edge)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bush) deteriorated.

o/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bush) deteriorated.

o/s/r trailing arm bush perished/partially unbonded.

Pass 3 Sep 2020 116,543 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear inner bushes perished

n.s rear anti roll bar end link has slight play

n.s rear tyre 1.6mm on limit

o.s rear trailing arm front bush becoming unbonded

o.s rear tyre 2mm

Pass 7 Aug 2019 111,696 miles

Both rear tyres approaching legal limit.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 107,432 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 102,959 miles

both front tyres 1.6-2mm

exhaust becoming corroded

o.s rear anti roll bar end link slightly worn

Pass 5 Sep 2016 99,607 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear-most exhaust hanger broken, however system still adequately supported

Fail 5 Sep 2016 99,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

rear-most exhaust hanger broken, however system still adequately supported

Fail 4 Sep 2015 96,895 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 96,895 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 94,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear bracket has corroded away.

Exhaust rear heat shield is insecure.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 94,003 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear bracket has corroded away.

Exhaust rear heat shield is insecure.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 86,837 miles

o/s mirror back missing

rear exhaust heatshields adrift

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 86,837 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s mirror back missing

rear exhaust heatshields adrift

Pass 31 Aug 2012 79,517 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 79,517 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 71,631 miles

n/s/f tyre has small tear on outer wall

Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,514 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 48,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 NKU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NKU, 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 NKU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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