2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · X50 PBS
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 76,588 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X50 PBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 76,588 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.
X50 PBS 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 (X50 PBS) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
X50 PBS Mileage History
- 28/01/202368,757 mi
- 29/01/202471,332 mi+2,575 mi
- 29/01/202471,333 mi+1 mi
- 13/02/202575,070 mi+3,737 mi
- 08/01/202676,588 mi+1,518 mi
Average of roughly 2,658 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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