2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MT55 OUO
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 107,886 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT55 OUO Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 107,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT55 OUO 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 OUO) between November 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MT55 OUO Mileage History
- 15/11/200824,081 mi
- 29/10/200927,463 mi+3,382 mi
- 16/10/201028,501 mi+1,038 mi
- 16/10/201025,501 mi-3,000 mi
- 15/10/201131,829 mi+6,328 mi
- 15/10/201131,829 mi
- 17/10/201236,132 mi+4,303 mi
- 19/10/201340,200 mi+4,068 mi
- 25/02/201441,617 mi+1,417 mi
- 06/02/201548,647 mi+7,030 mi
- 06/02/201548,647 mi
- 06/02/201656,586 mi+7,939 mi
- 03/04/201767,224 mi+10,638 mi
- 03/04/201767,224 mi
- 12/04/201876,695 mi+9,471 mi
- 11/05/201985,012 mi+8,317 mi
- 09/11/202095,523 mi+10,511 mi
- 25/10/202195,754 mi+231 mi
- 25/10/202195,757 mi+3 mi
- 14/11/202298,525 mi+2,768 mi
- 15/11/202298,525 mi
- 25/11/2023101,814 mi+3,289 mi
- 25/11/2023101,814 mi
- 26/11/2024104,545 mi+2,731 mi
- 26/11/2024104,547 mi+2 mi
- 17/04/2026107,880 mi+3,333 mi
- 17/04/2026107,886 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 4,811 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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