2005 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · LM54 FLL
2005 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 04 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 163,209 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,209 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM54 FLL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2024
- 163,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM54 FLL 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 (LM54 FLL) between October 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt needs m”; “Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
LM54 FLL Mileage History
- 01/10/2021133,262 mi
- 26/09/2022143,917 mi+10,655 mi
- 30/09/2022143,976 mi+59 mi
- 29/09/2023153,811 mi+9,835 mi
- 30/09/2024163,209 mi+9,398 mi
Average of roughly 9,989 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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