2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NL05 VZD
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 114,401 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL05 VZD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 114,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL05 VZD 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 VZD) between January 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
NL05 VZD Mileage History
- 05/01/2024103,618 mi
- 05/01/2024103,618 mi
- 17/12/2024107,282 mi+3,664 mi
- 17/12/2024107,282 mi
- 24/11/2025114,401 mi+7,119 mi
Average of roughly 5,718 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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