2005 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · GV54 TKU
2005 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 178,141 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV54 TKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
- 178,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV54 TKU 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 (GV54 TKU) between December 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GV54 TKU Mileage History
- 21/12/2022158,680 mi
- 22/12/2023172,308 mi+13,628 mi
- 22/12/2023172,308 mi
- 06/05/2025178,141 mi+5,833 mi
- 07/05/2025178,141 mi
Average of roughly 8,191 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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