2005 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · HG55 NRK
2005 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 130,418 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,418 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG55 NRK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 130,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG55 NRK 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 (HG55 NRK) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 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 (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
HG55 NRK Mileage History
- 16/10/2024128,437 mi
- 07/10/2025129,605 mi+1,168 mi
- 07/10/2025129,605 mi
- 04/09/2026130,417 mi+812 mi
- 04/09/2026130,418 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,052 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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