2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · PF54 GRU
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 178,346 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF54 GRU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/02/2022
- 178,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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PF54 GRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (PF54 GRU) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 February 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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