2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · EA05 LJC
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 145,075 miles. MOT expired on 03 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,075 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA05 LJC Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2022
- 145,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA05 LJC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (EA05 LJC) between May 2008 and March 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EA05 LJC Mileage History
- 30/05/200831,498 mi
- 22/05/200945,084 mi+13,586 mi
- 19/05/201058,429 mi+13,345 mi
- 24/02/201167,556 mi+9,127 mi
- 13/02/201273,703 mi+6,147 mi
- 30/01/201380,138 mi+6,435 mi
- 30/01/201491,814 mi+11,676 mi
- 16/04/201597,325 mi+5,511 mi
- 02/03/2016103,667 mi+6,342 mi
- 22/02/2017111,899 mi+8,232 mi
- 22/02/2017111,889 mi-10 mi
- 22/02/2018119,899 mi+8,010 mi
- 26/02/2019126,602 mi+6,703 mi
- 14/02/2020132,526 mi+5,924 mi
- 15/02/2020132,526 mi
- 04/03/2021137,567 mi+5,041 mi
- 02/03/2022145,075 mi+7,508 mi
- 02/03/2022145,075 mi
Average of roughly 8,257 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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