2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FM54 LPA
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 82,630 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM54 LPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/11/2026
- 82,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM54 LPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (FM54 LPA) between October 2024 and November 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn sub frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
FM54 LPA Mileage History
- 21/10/202475,222 mi
- 04/11/202475,414 mi+192 mi
- 27/10/202580,294 mi+4,880 mi
- 05/11/202580,374 mi+80 mi
- 02/11/202682,630 mi+2,256 mi
Average of roughly 3,646 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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