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BL05 UTX

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourSilver
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 1560cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 98,146 miles on the clock, averaging 4,468 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for BL05 UTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,146
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
4,468

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,146 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,916
Average per year4,468
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL05 UTX 75k81k87k92k98k '08'13'11

Check BL05 UTX

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,146 miles
Since last MOT+3,916 miles
PASS
Mileage94,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,230 miles
Since last MOT+2,169 miles
PASS
Mileage92,061 miles
Since last MOT+4,851 miles
PASS
Mileage87,210 miles
Since last MOT+5,933 miles
PASS
Mileage81,277 miles
Since last MOT+5,808 miles
PASS
Mileage75,469 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.

Turbocharger (Garrett GT15 variable geometry turbo) – oil feed pipe sludge build-up leading to starvation and failure

EGR valve (exhaust gas recirculation valve and actuator)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 UTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BL05 UTX

What car is BL05 UTX?

BL05 UTX is a silver Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BL05 UTX?

The last recorded mileage for BL05 UTX was 98,146 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL05 UTX passed its MOT?

BL05 UTX has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Jul 2013.

Is BL05 UTX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL05 UTX 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 BL05 UTX?

BL05 UTX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.