2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · KN55 AEX
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 114,131 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN55 AEX Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 114,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN55 AEX 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 (KN55 AEX) between October 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
KN55 AEX Mileage History
- 27/10/200825,065 mi
- 26/10/200930,572 mi+5,507 mi
- 26/10/200930,572 mi
- 25/10/201038,040 mi+7,468 mi
- 25/10/201038,040 mi
- 25/10/201144,893 mi+6,853 mi
- 02/11/201250,488 mi+5,595 mi
- 02/11/201250,488 mi
- 21/09/201358,036 mi+7,548 mi
- 21/09/201358,036 mi
- 01/11/201356,829 mi-1,207 mi
- 27/10/201463,252 mi+6,423 mi
- 28/10/201570,623 mi+7,371 mi
- 28/10/201570,623 mi
- 13/07/201675,822 mi+5,199 mi
- 13/07/201675,822 mi
- 12/07/201783,868 mi+8,046 mi
- 14/07/201783,871 mi+3 mi
- 18/07/201888,604 mi+4,733 mi
- 15/07/201992,046 mi+3,442 mi
- 15/01/2021101,303 mi+9,257 mi
- 11/01/2022105,292 mi+3,989 mi
- 14/01/2022105,314 mi+22 mi
- 06/01/2023106,349 mi+1,035 mi
- 19/01/2024107,942 mi+1,593 mi
- 10/01/2025109,684 mi+1,742 mi
- 19/01/2026114,131 mi+4,447 mi
- 19/01/2026114,131 mi
Average of roughly 5,169 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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