2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · RA55 PNL
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 103,620 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA55 PNL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 103,620 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.
RA55 PNL 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 (RA55 PNL) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RA55 PNL Mileage History
- 13/10/202291,452 mi
- 06/10/202395,767 mi+4,315 mi
- 14/10/2024100,516 mi+4,749 mi
- 15/10/2025103,618 mi+3,102 mi
- 22/12/2025103,620 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,811 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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