2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · DS05 FVG
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 80,101 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DS05 FVG Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 80,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS05 FVG 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 (DS05 FVG) between August 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 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: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (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: “Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”; “Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”; “Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)”.
DS05 FVG Mileage History
- 18/08/200834,171 mi
- 13/08/200939,591 mi+5,420 mi
- 13/08/200939,591 mi
- 20/08/201044,658 mi+5,067 mi
- 12/08/201148,485 mi+3,827 mi
- 17/08/201148,648 mi+163 mi
- 01/03/201250,707 mi+2,059 mi
- 01/03/201250,707 mi
- 07/02/201354,092 mi+3,385 mi
- 21/02/201456,715 mi+2,623 mi
- 16/02/201558,401 mi+1,686 mi
- 17/02/201659,755 mi+1,354 mi
- 21/12/201661,538 mi+1,783 mi
- 22/12/201661,538 mi
- 07/07/201763,844 mi+2,306 mi
- 02/07/201867,488 mi+3,644 mi
- 02/07/201972,525 mi+5,037 mi
- 01/11/202173,725 mi+1,200 mi
- 18/10/202275,509 mi+1,784 mi
- 13/10/202377,345 mi+1,836 mi
- 29/10/202478,783 mi+1,438 mi
- 29/10/202478,783 mi
- 28/10/202580,101 mi+1,318 mi
Average of roughly 2,671 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (DS05 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as DS05FVG.
CITROEN
DS5
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
MICRA
MAZDA
MX-5
MAZDA
2
MINI
COOPER
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE R-DY SE D A
MAZDA
MX-5
SUZUKI
CELERIO
FORD FOCUS Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.