2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · KB05 HZU
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 89,510 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KB05 HZU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 89,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB05 HZU 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 (KB05 HZU) between December 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”.
KB05 HZU Mileage History
- 08/12/202372,797 mi
- 13/02/202580,071 mi+7,274 mi
- 13/02/202580,075 mi+4 mi
- 06/03/202686,246 mi+6,171 mi
- 27/05/202689,510 mi+3,264 mi
Average of roughly 6,773 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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