2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AY55 XMJ
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 132,027 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY55 XMJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 132,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY55 XMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (AY55 XMJ) between September 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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: “Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii))”.
AY55 XMJ Mileage History
- 25/09/200823,681 mi
- 22/09/200928,949 mi+5,268 mi
- 15/09/201033,972 mi+5,023 mi
- 05/09/201139,470 mi+5,498 mi
- 24/09/201244,925 mi+5,455 mi
- 18/09/201347,302 mi+2,377 mi
- 25/09/201449,599 mi+2,297 mi
- 01/09/201551,458 mi+1,859 mi
- 26/09/201652,751 mi+1,293 mi
- 25/11/201760,604 mi+7,853 mi
- 03/11/201869,806 mi+9,202 mi
- 22/11/201976,459 mi+6,653 mi
- 23/11/202087,878 mi+11,419 mi
- 23/11/202087,878 mi
- 25/11/202198,106 mi+10,228 mi
- 26/11/202198,106 mi
- 22/11/2022104,683 mi+6,577 mi
- 22/11/2022104,683 mi
- 17/11/2023110,218 mi+5,535 mi
- 23/11/2024122,002 mi+11,784 mi
- 23/11/2024122,002 mi
- 25/11/2025131,797 mi+9,795 mi
- 04/12/2025132,027 mi+230 mi
Average of roughly 6,302 miles per year across 23 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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