2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YF05 KEJ
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 98,984 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,984 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF05 KEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 98,984 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.
YF05 KEJ 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 (YF05 KEJ) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YF05 KEJ Mileage History
- 13/01/202391,633 mi
- 15/01/202494,429 mi+2,796 mi
- 16/01/202494,434 mi+5 mi
- 30/01/202596,645 mi+2,211 mi
- 10/03/202698,984 mi+2,339 mi
Average of roughly 2,331 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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