2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · KS05 FRK
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 100,596 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS05 FRK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS05 FRK 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 (KS05 FRK) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Rear Anti-roll bar fractured drop link both side (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed CO high. (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))”.
KS05 FRK Mileage History
- 16/07/202499,675 mi
- 16/07/202499,675 mi
- 31/05/2025100,593 mi+918 mi
- 09/06/2025100,596 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,025 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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