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2005 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · EF05 AHL

EF05 AHL

2005 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2005. Recorded mileage 73,357 miles. MOT expired on 30 Dec 2023.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2005 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Dec 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
73,357 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Dec 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2005 Ford Focus passed its most recent MOT test on 22 December 2022 at 73,357 miles, with no defects recorded. This indicates a stable maintenance trend in the immediate past, with no notable issues or advisories raised by the tester. The recorded mileage of approximately 3,493 miles per year since 2009 is remarkably low for its age, suggesting either light use or extended periods of inactivity. A notable gap in mileage accumulation occurred between 2009 and 2014, with just over 1,000 miles added in five years. Conversely, the recent years have seen a steady increase in mileage, with 22,000 miles added between 2014 and 2022. This pattern may indicate a recent change in usage or ownership. A buyer should inspect the vehicle's tyres closely, as the 2020 MOT test flagged worn nearside and offside front tyres close to the legal limit. The presence of an engine under shield obscuring the view of some components in 2020 may also be worth investigating. Furthermore, the 2010 MOT failure highlighted issues with the windscreen washers and excessive exhaust emissions, which should be checked to ensure they are functioning correctly. While the recent tests have been clean, a thorough examination of the vehicle's brakes, suspension, and structural integrity is recommended to identify any potential issues that may have arisen since the last test.
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EF05 AHL Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2022
  • 73,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

EF05 AHL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Aug 2026, 16:31
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (EF05 AHL) between December 2021 and December 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
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EF05 AHL Mileage History

  1. 10/12/202153,245 mi
  2. 22/12/202273,357 mi+20,112 mi

Average of roughly 19,489 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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