2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AO05 MBU
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 117,510 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO05 MBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 117,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO05 MBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (AO05 MBU) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Central Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AO05 MBU Mileage History
- 03/05/2024109,399 mi
- 09/05/2025114,530 mi+5,131 mi
- 09/05/2025114,530 mi
- 11/05/2026117,508 mi+2,978 mi
- 12/05/2026117,510 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,008 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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