2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FP55 WLA

The 2005 Ford Focus presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 27 January 2023 at 138,582 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable on paper, though the test history reveals a recurring pattern of administrative failures immediately preceding passes. The vehicle failed on 23 January 2023 at 138,576 miles and again on 28 January 2022 at 135,120 miles, both with no defects listed, indicating these were likely documentation or presenter errors rather than mechanical faults. No worsening mechanical condition is evident across the supplied record. Recorded mileage stands at 138,582 against an age of roughly 21 years, equating to about 6,599 miles per year which is typical for the model's age. The gap between the February 2022 pass at 135,120 miles and the January 2023 pass shows only 3,462 miles added in eleven months, confirming light annual use. The six-mile difference between the January 2023 fail and pass suggests the car was presented for retest within days. The DVSA data is sparse, with four entries and zero advisories or noted wear across brakes, tyres, suspension, or corrosion. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's 2005 manufacture date and the absence of any advisory checks in the record. The clean MOT sheet does not confirm the condition of coil springs, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions systems, merely that they met threshold on the day. Previous owners kept the car lightly used and passed every valid test, but the twin no-defect failures hint at lax presentation discipline rather than skipped consumable upkeep. Given the 3.5-year lapse since the last test as of July 2026, the Focus is now overdue an MOT and any sale must be conditional on a fresh test. Verify the odometer against service stamps and inspect for standing-water rust in sills and subframes from the low-mileage idle periods.