2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MK05 XYE
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 84,270 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,270 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK05 XYE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 84,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK05 XYE 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 (MK05 XYE) between November 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MK05 XYE Mileage History
- 13/11/202374,600 mi
- 24/11/202374,664 mi+64 mi
- 19/11/202479,989 mi+5,325 mi
- 25/11/202480,004 mi+15 mi
- 21/01/202684,270 mi+4,266 mi
Average of roughly 4,415 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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