2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YE05 ABF
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 May 2005. Recorded mileage 79,117 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE05 ABF Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 79,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE05 ABF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (YE05 ABF) between April 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
YE05 ABF Mileage History
- 18/04/200816,475 mi
- 07/04/200921,600 mi+5,125 mi
- 30/04/201027,382 mi+5,782 mi
- 30/04/201027,382 mi
- 04/05/201132,345 mi+4,963 mi
- 28/03/201237,003 mi+4,658 mi
- 05/04/201341,897 mi+4,894 mi
- 06/04/201341,897 mi
- 18/04/201447,983 mi+6,086 mi
- 18/04/201447,983 mi
- 15/04/201553,181 mi+5,198 mi
- 01/04/201658,579 mi+5,398 mi
- 01/04/201658,579 mi
- 28/04/201763,843 mi+5,264 mi
- 28/04/201763,843 mi
- 13/04/201867,662 mi+3,819 mi
- 23/04/201867,730 mi+68 mi
- 02/04/201971,930 mi+4,200 mi
- 01/09/202076,618 mi+4,688 mi
- 14/09/202076,625 mi+7 mi
- 13/04/202176,772 mi+147 mi
- 11/04/202277,217 mi+445 mi
- 11/04/202377,449 mi+232 mi
- 08/04/202477,839 mi+390 mi
- 08/04/202477,839 mi
- 28/03/202578,415 mi+576 mi
- 01/04/202578,424 mi+9 mi
- 10/03/202679,064 mi+640 mi
- 25/03/202679,117 mi+53 mi
Average of roughly 3,493 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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