2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · KJ55 EJC
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 80,626 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ55 EJC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/09/2023
- 80,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ55 EJC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (KJ55 EJC) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KJ55 EJC Mileage History
- 21/09/202274,865 mi
- 22/09/202380,626 mi+5,761 mi
Average of roughly 5,745 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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