2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MW54 TKV
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 80,534 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,534 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW54 TKV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2025
- 80,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW54 TKV 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 (MW54 TKV) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 February 2025 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 (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o”.
MW54 TKV Mileage History
- 13/02/202379,235 mi
- 15/02/202379,235 mi
- 06/02/202479,922 mi+687 mi
- 07/02/202580,534 mi+612 mi
Average of roughly 655 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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