2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NM05 FPY
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 117,212 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NM05 FPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 117,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NM05 FPY 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 (NM05 FPY) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 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 (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
NM05 FPY Mileage History
- 26/11/2022108,430 mi
- 07/12/2023111,658 mi+3,228 mi
- 12/12/2023111,683 mi+25 mi
- 03/03/2025114,099 mi+2,416 mi
- 27/02/2026117,212 mi+3,113 mi
Average of roughly 2,697 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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