2005 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · HG05 FTY
2005 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 77,110 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG05 FTY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/02/2025
- 77,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG05 FTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (HG05 FTY) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
HG05 FTY Mileage History
- 05/02/202265,797 mi
- 05/04/202371,524 mi+5,727 mi
- 22/02/202577,110 mi+5,586 mi
Average of roughly 3,712 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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