2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · ML05 HCJ
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 136,634 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,634 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML05 HCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2023
- 136,634 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML05 HCJ 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 (ML05 HCJ) between September 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2023 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 (17 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
ML05 HCJ Mileage History
- 17/09/2021123,637 mi
- 12/09/2022130,767 mi+7,130 mi
- 13/09/2022130,767 mi
- 18/09/2023136,634 mi+5,867 mi
- 19/09/2023136,634 mi
Average of roughly 6,485 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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