2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · WU05 OWM
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 167,533 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,533 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU05 OWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 167,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU05 OWM 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 (WU05 OWM) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WU05 OWM Mileage History
- 17/03/2023129,763 mi
- 30/03/2024145,851 mi+16,088 mi
- 24/03/2025157,048 mi+11,197 mi
- 28/03/2025157,234 mi+186 mi
- 09/03/2026167,533 mi+10,299 mi
Average of roughly 12,682 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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