2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · HJ55 HBO
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 122,961 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HJ55 HBO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2022
- 122,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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HJ55 HBO Mileage History
- 04/10/2021114,435 mi
- 04/10/2021114,435 mi
- 04/10/2022122,961 mi+8,526 mi
- 04/10/2022122,961 mi
Average of roughly 8,530 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
HJ55 HBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (HJ55 HBO) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2022 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: Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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