2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BJ55 EBV
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/10/2005. Recorded mileage 126,197 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1596cc
BJ55 EBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2023
- 126,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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BJ55 EBV Mileage History
- 20/10/2021106,528 mi
- 11/10/2022115,179 mi+8,651 mi
- 19/10/2022115,309 mi+130 mi
- 25/10/2023126,163 mi+10,854 mi
- 26/10/2023126,197 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 9,757 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BJ55 EBV 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 (BJ55 EBV) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2023 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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