2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AY55 XMK
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 138,985 miles. MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY55 XMK Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 138,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY55 XMK 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 XMK) between September 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
AY55 XMK Mileage History
- 03/09/200815,450 mi
- 29/08/200921,897 mi+6,447 mi
- 29/08/200921,897 mi
- 07/08/201027,039 mi+5,142 mi
- 07/08/201027,039 mi
- 08/08/201132,803 mi+5,764 mi
- 03/08/201236,250 mi+3,447 mi
- 16/08/201340,372 mi+4,122 mi
- 04/08/201443,742 mi+3,370 mi
- 10/08/201546,813 mi+3,071 mi
- 10/08/201546,813 mi
- 10/08/201650,178 mi+3,365 mi
- 09/08/201753,545 mi+3,367 mi
- 13/08/201856,032 mi+2,487 mi
- 17/08/201957,709 mi+1,677 mi
- 24/06/202165,359 mi+7,650 mi
- 09/06/202272,228 mi+6,869 mi
- 10/06/202272,228 mi
- 31/08/202379,689 mi+7,461 mi
- 31/08/202379,689 mi
- 16/08/202488,773 mi+9,084 mi
- 29/08/2025114,100 mi+25,327 mi
- 06/08/2026138,985 mi+24,885 mi
Average of roughly 6,893 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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