2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · KP05 KMZ
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 110,764 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP05 KMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 110,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP05 KMZ 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 (KP05 KMZ) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (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 Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
KP05 KMZ Mileage History
- 23/06/202285,720 mi
- 06/07/202386,602 mi+882 mi
- 26/06/202498,949 mi+12,347 mi
- 30/06/2025110,764 mi+11,815 mi
- 30/06/2025110,764 mi
Average of roughly 8,291 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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