2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · KV55 SVT
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 72,416 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV55 SVT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2026
- 72,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KV55 SVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (KV55 SVT) between December 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
KV55 SVT Mileage History
- 21/12/202158,282 mi
- 13/02/202458,290 mi+8 mi
- 24/02/202565,339 mi+7,049 mi
- 07/03/202672,416 mi+7,077 mi
Average of roughly 3,359 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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