2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YE55 TXT
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 93,028 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE55 TXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/08/2026
- 93,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE55 TXT 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 (YE55 TXT) between January 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
YE55 TXT Mileage History
- 29/01/202285,673 mi
- 09/01/202389,290 mi+3,617 mi
- 09/01/202389,290 mi
- 02/05/202492,819 mi+3,529 mi
- 19/08/202693,028 mi+209 mi
Average of roughly 1,615 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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