2005 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · OE55 OLP
2005 Ford Focus (2.5L, petrol). First registered 23 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 135,779 miles. MOT valid until 01 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OE55 OLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 135,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OE55 OLP 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 (OE55 OLP) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
OE55 OLP Mileage History
- 21/08/2023131,424 mi
- 21/08/2023131,424 mi
- 16/08/2024133,390 mi+1,966 mi
- 03/10/2025133,943 mi+553 mi
- 17/09/2026135,779 mi+1,836 mi
Average of roughly 1,416 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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