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AJ55 VXC

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Ford Focus Diesel 1997cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 165,128 miles on the clock, averaging 9,282 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDCi engine is known for dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging and egr valve blocking/sticking.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ55 VXC

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,128
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,282

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading165,128 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,770
Average per year9,282
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ55 VXC 33k66k99k132k165k '08'23'17

Check AJ55 VXC

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,128 miles
Since last MOT+19,770 miles
PASS
Mileage145,358 miles
Since last MOT+15,009 miles
PASS
Mileage130,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,349 miles
Since last MOT+4,244 miles
PASS
Mileage126,105 miles
Since last MOT+5,002 miles
PASS
Mileage121,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,103 miles
Since last MOT+4,503 miles
PASS
Mileage116,600 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,600 miles
Since last MOT+4,677 miles
PASS
Mileage111,923 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,917 miles
Since last MOT+6,215 miles
PASS
Mileage105,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,702 miles
Since last MOT+11,259 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,443 miles
Since last MOT+8,419 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,024 miles
Since last MOT+13,546 miles
PASS
Mileage72,478 miles
Since last MOT+11,808 miles
PASS
Mileage60,670 miles
Since last MOT+7,841 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,829 miles
Since last MOT+9,144 miles
PASS
Mileage43,685 miles
Since last MOT+10,282 miles
PASS
Mileage33,403 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AJ55 VXC

What car is AJ55 VXC?

AJ55 VXC is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AJ55 VXC?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 VXC was 165,128 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 VXC passed its MOT?

AJ55 VXC has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2023.

Is AJ55 VXC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ55 VXC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AJ55 VXC?

AJ55 VXC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.