2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CE05 YJV
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 90,108 miles. MOT expired on 13 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE05 YJV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 90,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE05 YJV 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 (CE05 YJV) between March 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 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 (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”.
CE05 YJV Mileage History
- 14/03/202483,452 mi
- 14/03/202483,452 mi
- 11/11/202489,851 mi+6,399 mi
- 14/11/202489,852 mi+1 mi
- 07/11/202590,108 mi+256 mi
Average of roughly 4,033 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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