2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · WA05 VGT
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 103,503 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA05 VGT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/04/2026
- 103,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA05 VGT 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 (WA05 VGT) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WA05 VGT Mileage History
- 19/04/202277,767 mi
- 11/04/202386,314 mi+8,547 mi
- 04/04/202492,896 mi+6,582 mi
- 18/04/202597,951 mi+5,055 mi
- 17/04/2026103,503 mi+5,552 mi
Average of roughly 6,443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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