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2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · RA05 ACF

RA05 ACF

2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2005. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2022. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2005 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 04 Oct 2022
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 04 Oct 2022
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1596cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2005 Ford Focus presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no active defects. The most recent test on 5 October 2021 at 133,600 miles returned a pass with no advisories recorded, and the preceding 3 September 2020 test at 132,357 miles also passed clean. The only blemish is a failure on 1 September 2020 at 132,347 miles, yet the tester logged no defects and the car passed two days later, indicating a clerical or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation sits close to typical for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,362 miles per year. The record shows 117,631 miles on 9 February 2018, rising to 127,704 by 5 October 2019 and 132,357 by September 2020, then 133,600 at the final 2021 test. A gap of roughly twenty months exists between the February 2018 and October 2019 entries, but annual use stayed light throughout. The sparse, clean history suggests the previous keeper carried out basic statutory testing without neglect, though no deeper service evidence appears. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural corrosion, suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and the absence of any advisory data to confirm condition. The clean MOT run means no recurring wear items such as tyres, wiper blades, or exhaust emissions were flagged, but twenty-one years of use will have aged rubber and mounting components beyond what a pass certificate reveals. Verify the 2020 failure cause with the test station and confirm the car has not been idle since October 2021, as standing time accelerates brake binding and underbody rust.
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RA05 ACF Key Findings

  • No MOT test records found for this registration
  • MOT expired on 04/10/2022

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

MOT Status

No MOT history available

No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
No MOT history found
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IMPORTED RECORD

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SCRAPPED RECORD

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CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION

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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.