2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BD05 WUK
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 72,549 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD05 WUK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 72,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD05 WUK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (BD05 WUK) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 24 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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.
BD05 WUK Mileage History
- 10/08/202368,948 mi
- 06/09/202469,984 mi+1,036 mi
- 02/07/202570,087 mi+103 mi
- 24/09/202672,549 mi+2,462 mi
Average of roughly 1,153 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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