2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NM05 FCU
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 143,383 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NM05 FCU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2022
- 143,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NM05 FCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (NM05 FCU) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 October 2022 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: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
NM05 FCU Mileage History
- 26/10/2021140,740 mi
- 18/10/2022143,383 mi+2,643 mi
- 26/10/2022143,383 mi
Average of roughly 2,643 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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