2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · PN55 DWJ
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 164,146 miles. MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PN55 DWJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2022
- 164,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN55 DWJ 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 (PN55 DWJ) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PN55 DWJ Mileage History
- 23/11/2021149,494 mi
- 24/11/2021149,451 mi-43 mi
- 15/11/2022164,146 mi+14,695 mi
Average of roughly 14,993 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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