2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · EF05 MLU
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15/06/2005. Recorded mileage 152,511 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1596cc
EF05 MLU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2025
- 152,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EF05 MLU Mileage History
- 17/06/200824,233 mi
- 17/06/200824,233 mi
- 16/06/200929,643 mi+5,410 mi
- 11/06/201035,154 mi+5,511 mi
- 28/01/201137,408 mi+2,254 mi
- 25/01/201246,977 mi+9,569 mi
- 30/01/201356,461 mi+9,484 mi
- 17/01/201464,946 mi+8,485 mi
- 16/01/201580,564 mi+15,618 mi
- 08/01/201690,409 mi+9,845 mi
- 14/02/2017100,553 mi+10,144 mi
- 31/01/2018107,649 mi+7,096 mi
- 07/02/2019114,921 mi+7,272 mi
- 10/02/2020122,890 mi+7,969 mi
- 11/02/2020122,913 mi+23 mi
- 26/01/2021126,920 mi+4,007 mi
- 02/03/2022131,528 mi+4,608 mi
- 07/03/2022131,537 mi+9 mi
- 03/03/2023137,908 mi+6,371 mi
- 08/03/2023137,932 mi+24 mi
- 07/03/2024144,654 mi+6,722 mi
- 08/03/2024144,655 mi+1 mi
- 06/03/2025152,498 mi+7,843 mi
- 07/03/2025152,511 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 7,672 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
EF05 MLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (EF05 MLU) between June 2008 and March 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (36 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 84 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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