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2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · WN55 LXJ

WN55 LXJ

2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/10/2005. Recorded mileage 115,622 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2005 · Bristol
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 24/11/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
115,622 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/11/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1596cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, showing a stable maintenance trend following previous mechanical setbacks. The most recent test in November 2024 at 115,622 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the previous owner successfully addressed any issues identified in prior years. While the history shows intermittent failures in 2022 and 2023, the clean result suggests the car is currently being kept to an acceptable standard. At 21 years old, the recorded mileage of 115,622 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,500 miles. The data shows very consistent usage patterns, with only 1,600 miles covered between November 2022 and November 2023, and another 1,656 miles between November 2023 and November 2024. This low rate of use often reduces wear on drivetrain components and engine internals, though it can lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts and fluid breakdown during long periods of inactivity. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the areas that caused the failures in 2022 and 2023, as the record does not specify the exact mechanical faults for those dates. Given the age of this Focus, particular attention must be paid to structural corrosion on the sills and rear subframe, which are common failure points for this model. Check the suspension bushes for cracking and hydraulic leaks, as these components often perish due to age and exposure rather than high mileage.

WN55 LXJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2024
  • 115,622 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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WN55 LXJ Mileage History

  1. 25/11/2022112,385 mi
  2. 25/11/2022112,386 mi+1 mi
  3. 22/11/2023113,966 mi+1,580 mi
  4. 23/11/2023113,966 mi
  5. 11/11/2024115,622 mi+1,656 mi

Average of roughly 1,649 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

WN55 LXJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (WN55 LXJ) between November 2022 and November 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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