2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · MT55 OOB
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 215,894 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,894 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT55 OOB Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/06/2026
- 215,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT55 OOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (MT55 OOB) between February 2009 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Bodywork (18 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 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 Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
MT55 OOB Mileage History
- 20/02/200938,669 mi
- 16/02/201052,911 mi+14,242 mi
- 03/08/201175,051 mi+22,140 mi
- 30/07/201293,022 mi+17,971 mi
- 30/07/201293,037 mi+15 mi
- 01/08/2013108,062 mi+15,025 mi
- 28/07/2014120,468 mi+12,406 mi
- 28/07/2014120,468 mi
- 04/08/2015133,820 mi+13,352 mi
- 04/08/2015133,821 mi+1 mi
- 03/08/2016146,739 mi+12,918 mi
- 24/07/2017156,993 mi+10,254 mi
- 24/07/2017156,993 mi
- 31/07/2018165,352 mi+8,359 mi
- 01/08/2018165,354 mi+2 mi
- 06/08/2019175,779 mi+10,425 mi
- 06/08/2019175,779 mi
- 04/08/2020184,475 mi+8,696 mi
- 04/08/2020184,475 mi
- 04/08/2021194,586 mi+10,111 mi
- 22/06/2022201,190 mi+6,604 mi
- 21/06/2023205,686 mi+4,496 mi
- 21/06/2024210,100 mi+4,414 mi
- 24/06/2024210,101 mi+1 mi
- 23/06/2025212,889 mi+2,788 mi
- 25/06/2025212,895 mi+6 mi
- 26/06/2026215,894 mi+2,999 mi
Average of roughly 10,218 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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