2005 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · GV54 FVP

The 2005 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy following a passed MOT on 26 January 2026 at 79,266 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent pass came just two days after a failure on 23 January 2026 at identical mileage, though the DVSA record shows no defects listed against either test. This pattern repeats an earlier event where the car failed on 27 January 2025 at 75,245 miles yet passed on 5 February 2025 at 75,327 miles, again with no advisories or defects recorded. At roughly 21 years old the vehicle shows 79,266 recorded miles, equating to about 3,775 miles per year, which is low for its age and suggests light use or extended periods off the road. Mileage moved from 71,361 in February 2024 to 75,245 by January 2025, then to 79,266 by January 2026, reflecting a steady annual accumulation near 4,000 miles with no sudden surges. The MOT data is sparse and clean, carrying no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across any entry. A buyer should still arrange a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition given the vehicle's age, as the MOT record omits any corrosion assessment detail. The repeated fail-then-pass sequence at the same garage within days implies administrative or presentation issues rather than resolved mechanical faults, but the absence of listed defects means no binding calipers, worn coil springs, or tyre tread failures were formally flagged. Verify the reason for the two recent failures through the full DVSA test certificate, since the summary shows none recorded. Given the low mileage and clean advisory history, previous owners appear to have kept basic upkeep current enough to clear tests, yet the unexplained January 2026 and January 2025 failures warrant caution. Inspect brake operation, suspension joints, and exhaust mounting in person before purchase to confirm the roadworthiness the latest pass implies.