2005 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · LG05 RVZ
2005 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 169,449 miles. MOT expired on 11 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG05 RVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 169,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG05 RVZ 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 (LG05 RVZ) between May 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 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: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear seat belt mounts holed (7.1.1”; “Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner sill”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
LG05 RVZ Mileage History
- 04/05/2023159,974 mi
- 08/10/2024166,404 mi+6,430 mi
- 15/10/2024166,459 mi+55 mi
- 15/10/2025169,448 mi+2,989 mi
- 12/11/2025169,449 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,749 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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