2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CA54 RVL
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 176,968 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA54 RVL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2022
- 176,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA54 RVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (CA54 RVL) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
CA54 RVL Mileage History
- 07/07/2022176,883 mi
- 29/07/2022176,968 mi+85 mi
Average of roughly 1,403 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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