2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · RA55 TZD
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 114,479 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA55 TZD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 114,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA55 TZD 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 TZD) between February 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RA55 TZD Mileage History
- 03/02/202286,277 mi
- 03/11/202388,545 mi+2,268 mi
- 01/04/202590,360 mi+1,815 mi
- 10/04/202590,360 mi
- 10/04/2026114,479 mi+24,119 mi
Average of roughly 6,746 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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