2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · KV55 DZJ
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 12 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 226,915 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV55 DZJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/01/2025
- 226,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV55 DZJ 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 (KV55 DZJ) between January 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
KV55 DZJ Mileage History
- 24/01/2022171,243 mi
- 26/01/2023192,002 mi+20,759 mi
- 26/01/2023192,002 mi
- 25/01/2024213,152 mi+21,150 mi
- 21/01/2025226,915 mi+13,763 mi
Average of roughly 18,608 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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