2005 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · AD05 DDF
2005 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 170,068 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD05 DDF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2021
- 170,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD05 DDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (AD05 DDF) between July 2008 and August 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.
AD05 DDF Mileage History
- 07/07/200835,439 mi
- 10/09/200944,252 mi+8,813 mi
- 27/07/201052,872 mi+8,620 mi
- 28/07/201052,872 mi
- 23/07/201174,545 mi+21,673 mi
- 14/07/201294,783 mi+20,238 mi
- 04/09/2013102,488 mi+7,705 mi
- 06/09/2013102,501 mi+13 mi
- 06/09/2014109,873 mi+7,372 mi
- 10/09/2014109,962 mi+89 mi
- 11/09/2015116,879 mi+6,917 mi
- 06/09/2016128,118 mi+11,239 mi
- 04/09/2017139,435 mi+11,317 mi
- 11/09/2018149,184 mi+9,749 mi
- 03/09/2019157,280 mi+8,096 mi
- 04/09/2019157,280 mi
- 19/08/2020163,343 mi+6,063 mi
- 26/08/2020163,344 mi+1 mi
- 23/08/2021170,068 mi+6,724 mi
- 23/08/2021170,068 mi
Average of roughly 10,255 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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