2005 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · WL05 WML
2005 Ford Focus (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 114,899 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,899 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL05 WML Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 114,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL05 WML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (WL05 WML) between September 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 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 (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut due ”; “Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch loose (5.2.3 (f))”.
WL05 WML Mileage History
- 06/09/2021111,862 mi
- 13/09/2022114,843 mi+2,981 mi
- 18/07/2025114,899 mi+56 mi
Average of roughly 786 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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