2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CV05 KXO
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 77,202 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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CV05 KXO Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2021
- 77,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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CV05 KXO MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (CV05 KXO) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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