2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MV05 LXC
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 69,024 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV05 LXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 69,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV05 LXC 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 (MV05 LXC) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
MV05 LXC Mileage History
- 02/09/202258,894 mi
- 06/09/202360,378 mi+1,484 mi
- 19/08/202463,407 mi+3,029 mi
- 29/08/202565,828 mi+2,421 mi
- 04/09/202669,024 mi+3,196 mi
Average of roughly 2,529 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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