2005 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · SD55 MXY
2005 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 119,430 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SD55 MXY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 119,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SD55 MXY Mileage History
- 05/10/2023117,004 mi
- 10/07/2024119,426 mi+2,422 mi
- 16/07/2024119,426 mi
- 19/06/2025119,430 mi+4 mi
- 20/06/2025119,430 mi
Average of roughly 1,419 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SD55 MXY 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 (SD55 MXY) between October 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced i”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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