2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LK54 PYV
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 51,806 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK54 PYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 51,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK54 PYV 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 (LK54 PYV) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
LK54 PYV Mileage History
- 30/09/202341,810 mi
- 07/10/202446,233 mi+4,423 mi
- 07/10/202446,232 mi-1 mi
- 08/10/202551,806 mi+5,574 mi
- 09/10/202551,806 mi
Average of roughly 4,935 miles per year across 5 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: Below Average
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