2005 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · KS54 OAV
2005 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 187,339 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,339 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS54 OAV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2024
- 187,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS54 OAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (KS54 OAV) between December 2007 and January 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
KS54 OAV Mileage History
- 10/12/200731,530 mi
- 10/12/200731,530 mi
- 22/12/200842,508 mi+10,978 mi
- 21/12/200953,558 mi+11,050 mi
- 10/12/201065,086 mi+11,528 mi
- 08/12/201174,827 mi+9,741 mi
- 10/12/201286,679 mi+11,852 mi
- 16/12/201390,186 mi+3,507 mi
- 11/12/201494,936 mi+4,750 mi
- 10/12/201599,269 mi+4,333 mi
- 10/12/201599,269 mi
- 13/12/2016103,630 mi+4,361 mi
- 13/12/2017108,023 mi+4,393 mi
- 11/01/2019113,799 mi+5,776 mi
- 09/01/2020124,998 mi+11,199 mi
- 09/01/2020125,005 mi+7 mi
- 02/02/2021138,037 mi+13,032 mi
- 31/01/2022156,366 mi+18,329 mi
- 31/01/2022156,374 mi+8 mi
- 02/02/2023171,648 mi+15,274 mi
- 31/01/2024187,339 mi+15,691 mi
Average of roughly 9,652 miles per year across 21 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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