2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LL05 KVY
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 103,176 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LL05 KVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 103,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL05 KVY 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 (LL05 KVY) between February 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 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: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
LL05 KVY Mileage History
- 24/02/202596,838 mi
- 24/02/202596,838 mi
- 13/02/2026103,061 mi+6,223 mi
- 20/02/2026103,138 mi+77 mi
- 10/06/2026103,176 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 4,913 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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