2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · KB05 RKU
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 77,287 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KB05 RKU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2024
- 77,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB05 RKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (KB05 RKU) between June 2008 and September 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
KB05 RKU Mileage History
- 11/06/200818,581 mi
- 25/06/200922,159 mi+3,578 mi
- 25/06/200922,159 mi
- 30/06/201025,783 mi+3,624 mi
- 30/06/201129,607 mi+3,824 mi
- 28/06/201233,825 mi+4,218 mi
- 11/07/201337,946 mi+4,121 mi
- 11/07/201337,946 mi
- 20/05/201442,238 mi+4,292 mi
- 17/06/201547,037 mi+4,799 mi
- 08/06/201651,126 mi+4,089 mi
- 16/06/201754,884 mi+3,758 mi
- 07/06/201858,015 mi+3,131 mi
- 11/06/201961,515 mi+3,500 mi
- 16/06/202065,142 mi+3,627 mi
- 16/06/202065,142 mi
- 07/07/202165,816 mi+674 mi
- 07/07/202165,816 mi
- 15/07/202269,987 mi+4,171 mi
- 16/07/202269,987 mi
- 19/09/202373,310 mi+3,323 mi
- 20/09/202373,310 mi
- 10/09/202477,287 mi+3,977 mi
Average of roughly 3,613 miles per year across 23 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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