2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · EF55 WFM
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 127,867 miles. MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF55 WFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/12/2025
- 127,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF55 WFM 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 (EF55 WFM) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
EF55 WFM Mileage History
- 06/12/2023117,812 mi
- 05/12/2024122,969 mi+5,157 mi
- 05/12/2024122,969 mi
- 20/12/2025127,867 mi+4,898 mi
- 24/12/2025127,867 mi
Average of roughly 4,903 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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