2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NM05 ODS
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 159,799 miles. MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,799 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NM05 ODS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/11/2025
- 159,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NM05 ODS 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 ODS) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
NM05 ODS Mileage History
- 14/11/2023136,810 mi
- 15/11/2023136,811 mi+1 mi
- 18/11/2024143,466 mi+6,655 mi
- 21/11/2024143,469 mi+3 mi
- 20/11/2025159,799 mi+16,330 mi
Average of roughly 11,398 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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