2005 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · LX55 LXK
2005 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 123,583 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX55 LXK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/06/2026
- 123,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX55 LXK 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 (LX55 LXK) between January 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
LX55 LXK Mileage History
- 26/01/2022110,044 mi
- 16/02/2023111,088 mi+1,044 mi
- 05/06/2024119,824 mi+8,736 mi
- 15/06/2026123,583 mi+3,759 mi
Average of roughly 3,089 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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