2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · WU55 OTJ
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 86,959 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU55 OTJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2024
- 86,959 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.
WU55 OTJ 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 (WU55 OTJ) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WU55 OTJ Mileage History
- 21/10/202274,865 mi
- 04/10/202379,536 mi+4,671 mi
- 04/10/202379,546 mi+10 mi
- 18/10/202486,959 mi+7,413 mi
Average of roughly 6,069 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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