CarVerify

Free Car Check

CK55 VSU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,278 mi
Last recorded70,278 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 VSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 70,278 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2025 62,030 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 61,985 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

reverse light inoperative

Pass 18 Oct 2023 55,882 miles

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

all suspension wishbones +rear cross- member + various components corroded

all tyres have aged related cracks

rear lower inner side sills corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 54,966 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides/ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced /attaching components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear lower inner sills have corrosion

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides/lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 53,962 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower /inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall scuffs/cuts

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

both rear lower inner sills have general corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2020 53,259 miles

Nearside Front tyre has minute aged related cracks

Offside Rear tyre has minute aged related cracks

both rear lower inner side sills corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 52,077 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has age cuts/slightly distorted

both rear inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2018 49,035 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Offside Rear tyre has small age related cuts

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 49,035 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre has small age related cuts

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 45,439 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 41,639 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 41,639 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 37,605 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,692 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 32,268 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 29,044 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 25,588 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 22,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 22,300 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 18,894 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 15,372 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CK55 VSU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CK55 VSU?

You can check the full history of CK55 VSU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CK55 VSU registered?

CK55 VSU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is CK55 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK55 VSU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CK55 VSU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CK55 VSU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.