2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · NA05 BUH
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 103,481 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA05 BUH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
- 103,481 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.
NA05 BUH 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 (NA05 BUH) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NA05 BUH Mileage History
- 22/06/202298,930 mi
- 23/06/202298,940 mi+10 mi
- 11/07/2023101,063 mi+2,123 mi
- 09/07/2024102,522 mi+1,459 mi
- 08/07/2025103,481 mi+959 mi
Average of roughly 1,495 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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