2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YX55 OLV
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 168,385 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX55 OLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
- 168,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX55 OLV 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 OLV) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Body insecure bodywing and front valance are insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YX55 OLV Mileage History
- 20/04/2022137,474 mi
- 24/04/2023147,952 mi+10,478 mi
- 26/04/2024156,836 mi+8,884 mi
- 08/05/2025168,337 mi+11,501 mi
- 12/05/2025168,385 mi+48 mi
Average of roughly 10,098 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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