2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · HJ55 MTY
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 108,752 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ55 MTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2025
- 108,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ55 MTY 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 (HJ55 MTY) between January 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 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 (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
HJ55 MTY Mileage History
- 09/01/202395,177 mi
- 05/04/202498,006 mi+2,829 mi
- 05/04/202498,006 mi
- 21/03/2025108,743 mi+10,737 mi
- 24/03/2025108,752 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 6,160 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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