2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SJ55 ACZ
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 149,475 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
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SJ55 ACZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/01/2025
- 149,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ55 ACZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (SJ55 ACZ) between January 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SJ55 ACZ Mileage History
- 28/01/2022131,249 mi
- 13/02/2023140,573 mi+9,324 mi
- 01/02/2024145,137 mi+4,564 mi
- 30/01/2025149,475 mi+4,338 mi
Average of roughly 6,062 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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