2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NL05 FCJ
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 121,251 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NL05 FCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 121,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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NL05 FCJ Mileage History
- 08/11/202193,231 mi
- 11/10/2022102,325 mi+9,094 mi
- 20/09/2023111,160 mi+8,835 mi
- 17/04/2025121,248 mi+10,088 mi
- 17/04/2025121,251 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,150 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NL05 FCJ 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 (NL05 FCJ) between November 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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