2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · KA54 JOH
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 116,820 miles. MOT expired on 17 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KA54 JOH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2022
- 116,820 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.
KA54 JOH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (KA54 JOH) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KA54 JOH Mileage History
- 08/12/2021103,828 mi
- 09/12/2021103,828 mi
- 09/12/2022116,820 mi+12,992 mi
- 09/12/2022116,820 mi
Average of roughly 12,958 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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