2005 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · AD54 MXC

The 2005 Ford Focus presents a broadly stable roadworthiness picture, with the most recent test on 13 December 2022 recording a pass at 146,604 miles and no defects advised. The maintenance trend shows no worsening faults across the supplied history, though the record is thin and the latest test is over three years old relative to today's date of 8 July 2026. Mileage sat at 143,102 on 29 November 2021 and rose only 3,502 miles to 146,604 by December 2022, equating to roughly 3,500 miles per year in that window against a lifetime average near 6,981. The two entries dated 29 November 2021 show a fail and a pass on the same day at identical mileage with no defects logged, indicating an administrative or data-recording anomaly rather than a mechanical rejection. Beyond that, the sparse clean passes give little insight into consumable or structural condition. A buyer should commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, given the vehicle's 21-year age and the absence of any advisory capture in the record. Structural integrity and underbody corrosion warrant close examination, as MOT testers often flag such items only once penetration occurs. The stale 2022 test means current tyre tread, exhaust emissions and wear on drivetrain components are unverified by DVLA data. Treat the clean history as a baseline, not assurance, and budget for age-related renewal of minor consumables before reliance on the car.