2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MW05 SXZ
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 66,573 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW05 SXZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 66,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW05 SXZ 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 (MW05 SXZ) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MW05 SXZ Mileage History
- 05/09/202256,840 mi
- 04/09/202360,179 mi+3,339 mi
- 04/09/202360,179 mi
- 16/09/202463,302 mi+3,123 mi
- 04/09/202566,573 mi+3,271 mi
Average of roughly 3,246 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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