2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FL05 HGO

The 2005 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy on the strength of its most recent test. The tester passed the car with no defects on 22 January 2024 at 129,500 miles, and the maintenance trend across the available history is stable with no recurring advisories or mechanical faults carried between tests. Recorded mileage sits at a typical level for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,167 miles per year. The DVSA entries show 119,855 miles in February 2022, 126,333 miles at the failed test on 3 February 2023, and 129,500 miles by January 2024, reflecting low annual use with no rapid accumulation. The history is sparse and clean, with only two failed tests and no defects listed on any certificate. Both failures occurred on the same day as a subsequent pass, with the 3 February 2023 failure at 126,333 miles followed by a pass on 10 February 2023, and a 4 February 2022 failure immediately followed by a pass, all with no defects recorded. This pattern suggests administrative or presentational issues at the testing station rather than owner-neglected repairs, though the absence of recorded faults limits insight into wear. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, and underbody corrosion, as the MOT record offers no evidence on these components beyond the test dates. Given the car's age and the 18-month gap since the last test, verify current tyre condition, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity before purchase.