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DA05 MWL

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 1596cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 124,515 miles on the clock, averaging 8,359 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for DA05 MWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,515
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,359

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading124,515 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,359
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DA05 MWL 48k67k86k105k125k '08'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,515 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,514 miles
Since last MOT+4,014 miles
PASS
Mileage120,500 miles
Since last MOT+7,824 miles
PASS
Mileage112,676 miles
Since last MOT+10,445 miles
PASS
Mileage102,231 miles
Since last MOT+7,923 miles
PASS
Mileage94,308 miles
Since last MOT+8,024 miles
PASS
Mileage86,284 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,179 miles
Since last MOT+9,462 miles
PASS
Mileage76,717 miles
Since last MOT+9,570 miles
PASS
Mileage67,147 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,142 miles
Since last MOT+10,464 miles
PASS
Mileage56,678 miles
Since last MOT+8,689 miles
PASS
Mileage47,989 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

RegistrationDA05 MWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1596cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DA05 MWL

What car is DA05 MWL?

DA05 MWL is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1596cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DA05 MWL?

The last recorded mileage for DA05 MWL was 124,515 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA05 MWL passed its MOT?

DA05 MWL has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2017.

Is DA05 MWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA05 MWL 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 DA05 MWL?

DA05 MWL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.