2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YH55 VLN
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 102,307 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,307 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH55 VLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/09/2026
- 102,307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH55 VLN 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 (YH55 VLN) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 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), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
YH55 VLN Mileage History
- 28/09/202386,571 mi
- 02/10/202494,678 mi+8,107 mi
- 02/10/202494,679 mi+1 mi
- 18/09/202596,431 mi+1,752 mi
- 25/09/2026102,307 mi+5,876 mi
Average of roughly 5,259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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