2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · NC54 SFV
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 158,758 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,758 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NC54 SFV Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2023
- 158,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NC54 SFV MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (NC54 SFV) between May 2023 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- 1.6 TDCI Turbo FailureSerious
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