2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YX55 OLC
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 81,768 miles. MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX55 OLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 81,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX55 OLC 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 (YX55 OLC) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YX55 OLC Mileage History
- 15/11/202371,076 mi
- 15/11/202371,076 mi
- 15/11/202476,470 mi+5,394 mi
- 13/11/202581,768 mi+5,298 mi
- 13/11/202581,768 mi
Average of roughly 5,357 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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