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CK55 ZWJ

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,251 mi
Last recorded122,251 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 ZWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 122,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted - both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox offside output (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Centre control arm - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 122,251 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer split/holed along seam (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (High level working) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (205/55 R16) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted - both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox offside output (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Centre control arm - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 117,257 miles

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 117,257 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 112,585 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 101,529 miles

middle exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 91,996 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 91,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 89,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged/cracked - advise replace plate (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake high travel on application (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs/inner sill/under floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2020 89,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged/cracked - advise replace plate (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake high travel on application (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs/inner sill/under floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2019 87,072 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both rack ends ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides play in drop link ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle general corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2018 82,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on very inner edge

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 75,442 miles

Front Wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Front and Rear Suspension slightly corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 68,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 60,556 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,146 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 47,214 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 42,327 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,724 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,195 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 32,195 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 25,721 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 25,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,382 miles

n/s/f sidewall signs of either run flat or kerbing.no cuts visible

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 ZWJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZWJ, 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 ZWJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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