2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · EA55 AWZ
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 104,014 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA55 AWZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 104,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA55 AWZ 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 (EA55 AWZ) between October 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
EA55 AWZ Mileage History
- 14/10/202288,866 mi
- 07/10/202390,416 mi+1,550 mi
- 11/10/202491,661 mi+1,245 mi
- 11/09/202591,787 mi+126 mi
- 26/08/2026104,014 mi+12,227 mi
Average of roughly 3,918 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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