2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GX55 MUY
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 154,870 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX55 MUY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2025
- 154,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX55 MUY 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 (GX55 MUY) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust system insecure Front and rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GX55 MUY Mileage History
- 13/10/2023129,074 mi
- 18/10/2023129,161 mi+87 mi
- 17/10/2024143,040 mi+13,879 mi
- 20/09/2025154,870 mi+11,830 mi
- 20/09/2025154,870 mi
Average of roughly 13,311 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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