2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · DE55 BWA
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 117,431 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE55 BWA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2023
- 117,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE55 BWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (DE55 BWA) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DE55 BWA Mileage History
- 24/01/2022111,473 mi
- 20/01/2023117,431 mi+5,958 mi
- 23/01/2023117,431 mi
Average of roughly 5,974 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Focus Mk2 (C307)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Instrument Cluster Solder FailureModerate
Dry solder joints on the cluster PCB cause various errors, including "Engine Systems Fault" and immobiliser issues.
- 1.6 TDCI Turbo FailureSerious
Carbon buildup in the oil feed pipe starves the turbo of oil. Repeated failures occur if the system isn’t flushed properly.
- Alternator FailureModerate
Alternators frequently fail on the 1.6 and 2.0 diesel models, often without warning.
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