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CP55 CKU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

129,224 mi
Last recorded129,224 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 CKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 129,224 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 129,224 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 126,480 miles

O/s and n/s inner sills corroded

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 126,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

O/s and n/s inner sills corroded

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 122,501 miles

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

O/s and n/s inner sills corroded

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

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))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2018 116,582 miles

Front and rear subframe and suspension corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2018 116,582 miles

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

Front and rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 111,762 miles

Front subframe corroded

O/s and n/s sills and inner sills corroded

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 111,762 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front subframe corroded

O/s and n/s sills and inner sills corroded

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 108,068 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 108,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 103,243 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 97,115 miles

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 97,115 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 88,971 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 88,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,173 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 82,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,501 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 72,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 56,829 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 56,829 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 44,519 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 44,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,614 miles

Offside Rear 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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CP55 CKU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 CP55 CKU, 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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What year was CP55 CKU registered?

CP55 CKU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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