2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MJ55 LGE
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 87,155 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ55 LGE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/09/2025
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
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MJ55 LGE 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 (MJ55 LGE) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 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), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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