2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GF55 BWD
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 107,397 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF55 BWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 107,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF55 BWD 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 (GF55 BWD) between March 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GF55 BWD Mileage History
- 06/03/202392,701 mi
- 14/02/202499,158 mi+6,457 mi
- 22/02/202499,161 mi+3 mi
- 21/01/2025101,788 mi+2,627 mi
- 08/01/2026107,397 mi+5,609 mi
Average of roughly 5,167 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 1.6 TDCI Turbo FailureSerious
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