2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · KC05 VTJ
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2005. Recorded mileage 110,163 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC05 VTJ Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 110,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC05 VTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (KC05 VTJ) between May 2008 and September 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KC05 VTJ Mileage History
- 13/05/200831,634 mi
- 15/05/200831,690 mi+56 mi
- 15/05/200831,690 mi
- 06/05/200938,978 mi+7,288 mi
- 06/05/200938,979 mi+1 mi
- 14/05/201046,331 mi+7,352 mi
- 12/05/201153,267 mi+6,936 mi
- 21/05/201261,270 mi+8,003 mi
- 22/05/201367,681 mi+6,411 mi
- 14/05/201475,569 mi+7,888 mi
- 14/05/201475,569 mi
- 07/05/201580,593 mi+5,024 mi
- 07/05/201580,593 mi
- 01/06/201686,544 mi+5,951 mi
- 24/05/201792,383 mi+5,839 mi
- 25/05/201792,383 mi
- 30/05/201899,096 mi+6,713 mi
- 30/05/201899,096 mi
- 31/05/2019102,097 mi+3,001 mi
- 01/06/2019102,097 mi
- 26/06/2020103,481 mi+1,384 mi
- 01/09/2021105,062 mi+1,581 mi
- 03/09/2021105,062 mi
- 01/09/2022106,746 mi+1,684 mi
- 12/09/2023108,788 mi+2,042 mi
- 12/09/2023108,788 mi
- 09/09/2024109,845 mi+1,057 mi
- 02/09/2025110,163 mi+318 mi
Average of roughly 4,537 miles per year across 28 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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