Official DVLA Record

2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · DU55 DPF

DU55 DPF

2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 172,400 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2005 · Shrewsbury
MOT Status
Valid until 29/08/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
172,400 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/08/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1596cc

DU55 DPF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 19/08/2026
  • 172,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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DU55 DPF Mileage History

  1. 06/08/2024156,378 mi
  2. 07/08/2024156,384 mi+6 mi
  3. 19/08/2025164,010 mi+7,626 mi
  4. 19/08/2025164,015 mi+5 mi
  5. 19/08/2026172,400 mi+8,385 mi

Average of roughly 7,877 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DU55 DPF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 13:13
MOT Analysis

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 (DU55 DPF) between August 2024 and August 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 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 Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”.

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