2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · PE05 OVU
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 121,458 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,458 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PE05 OVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/07/2026
- 121,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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PE05 OVU Mileage History
- 01/07/2024115,276 mi
- 05/07/2024115,279 mi+3 mi
- 10/07/2025118,152 mi+2,873 mi
- 10/07/2025118,152 mi
- 07/07/2026121,458 mi+3,306 mi
Average of roughly 3,068 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PE05 OVU 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 (PE05 OVU) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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