2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MW55 HME
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 75,746 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,746 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MW55 HME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 75,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MW55 HME Mileage History
- 09/02/202465,972 mi
- 09/01/202570,624 mi+4,652 mi
- 14/01/202570,750 mi+126 mi
- 30/01/202675,746 mi+4,996 mi
- 30/01/202675,746 mi
Average of roughly 4,951 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW55 HME 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 (MW55 HME) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 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: Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 has ply or cords exposed Plys. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed plys (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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