2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · PK55 FVD
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 137,930 miles. MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,930 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK55 FVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 137,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK55 FVD 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 (PK55 FVD) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). 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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PK55 FVD Mileage History
- 13/09/2024129,073 mi
- 15/08/2025133,155 mi+4,082 mi
- 28/08/2025133,349 mi+194 mi
- 26/08/2026137,930 mi+4,581 mi
- 26/08/2026137,930 mi
Average of roughly 4,545 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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