2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · KU05 ODC
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 125,113 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,113 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU05 ODC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/05/2025
- 125,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU05 ODC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (KU05 ODC) between March 2008 and May 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (41 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 101 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
KU05 ODC Mileage History
- 25/03/200825,740 mi
- 31/03/200936,171 mi+10,431 mi
- 31/03/200936,171 mi
- 20/04/201044,295 mi+8,124 mi
- 20/04/201044,295 mi
- 20/04/201155,543 mi+11,248 mi
- 20/04/201155,543 mi
- 20/04/201270,334 mi+14,791 mi
- 17/04/201376,539 mi+6,205 mi
- 12/04/201485,189 mi+8,650 mi
- 18/04/201588,472 mi+3,283 mi
- 09/04/201698,286 mi+9,814 mi
- 09/04/201698,286 mi
- 09/02/2017105,573 mi+7,287 mi
- 09/02/2017105,573 mi
- 28/02/2018108,902 mi+3,329 mi
- 04/03/2019111,788 mi+2,886 mi
- 11/03/2020114,459 mi+2,671 mi
- 18/02/2021155,826 mi+41,367 mi
- 24/05/2022119,532 mi-36,294 mi
- 24/05/2022119,532 mi
- 19/05/2023121,531 mi+1,999 mi
- 23/05/2024123,352 mi+1,821 mi
- 28/05/2024123,357 mi+5 mi
- 28/05/2025125,113 mi+1,756 mi
Average of roughly 5,786 miles per year across 25 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: Poor
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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