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BF55 LSL

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 166,952 miles on the clock, averaging 11,819 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 BF55 LSL

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,952
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
11,819

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,952 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year11,819
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF55 LSL 74k97k120k144k167k '08'16'13

Check BF55 LSL

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,952 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,938 miles
Since last MOT+16,918 miles
PASS
Mileage150,020 miles
Since last MOT+2,963 miles
PASS
Mileage147,057 miles
Since last MOT+9,564 miles
PASS
Mileage137,493 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,493 miles
Since last MOT+9,847 miles
PASS
Mileage127,646 miles
Since last MOT+8,417 miles
PASS
Mileage119,229 miles
Since last MOT+9,405 miles
PASS
Mileage109,824 miles
Since last MOT+10,174 miles
PASS
Mileage99,650 miles
Since last MOT+25,607 miles
PASS
Mileage74,043 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 LSL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BF55 LSL

What car is BF55 LSL?

BF55 LSL is a black Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BF55 LSL?

The last recorded mileage for BF55 LSL was 166,952 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF55 LSL passed its MOT?

BF55 LSL has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2016.

Is BF55 LSL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF55 LSL 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 BF55 LSL?

BF55 LSL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.