2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · EK05 FZW
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 83,024 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK05 FZW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2024
- 83,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK05 FZW 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 (EK05 FZW) between May 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2024 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: Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer”; “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
EK05 FZW Mileage History
- 30/05/202279,679 mi
- 05/06/202381,019 mi+1,340 mi
- 09/06/202381,033 mi+14 mi
- 10/07/202483,024 mi+1,991 mi
- 12/07/202483,024 mi
Average of roughly 1,578 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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