2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · DS54 AEE
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 97,377 miles. MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DS54 AEE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/01/2024
- 97,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DS54 AEE Mileage History
- 27/09/202183,983 mi
- 06/10/202288,630 mi+4,647 mi
- 11/02/202388,845 mi+215 mi
- 27/01/202497,377 mi+8,532 mi
Average of roughly 5,740 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DS54 AEE 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 (DS54 AEE) between September 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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