2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MT55 YHM
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 99,595 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT55 YHM Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/01/2026
- 99,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT55 YHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (MT55 YHM) between October 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
MT55 YHM Mileage History
- 23/10/200815,821 mi
- 26/10/200921,169 mi+5,348 mi
- 04/01/201126,105 mi+4,936 mi
- 10/02/201232,354 mi+6,249 mi
- 05/02/201340,054 mi+7,700 mi
- 05/02/201340,054 mi
- 21/01/201445,824 mi+5,770 mi
- 02/03/201548,310 mi+2,486 mi
- 28/09/201548,677 mi+367 mi
- 09/09/201658,900 mi+10,223 mi
- 09/09/201658,900 mi
- 14/09/201771,071 mi+12,171 mi
- 27/07/201880,785 mi+9,714 mi
- 28/07/201880,785 mi
- 25/07/201983,685 mi+2,900 mi
- 28/01/202187,404 mi+3,719 mi
- 28/01/202187,404 mi
- 25/01/202289,801 mi+2,397 mi
- 26/01/202392,331 mi+2,530 mi
- 27/01/202392,332 mi+1 mi
- 26/01/202494,421 mi+2,089 mi
- 29/01/202494,422 mi+1 mi
- 28/01/202596,863 mi+2,441 mi
- 28/01/202699,595 mi+2,732 mi
Average of roughly 4,852 miles per year across 24 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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