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DA05 OUS

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
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 1997cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 127,189 miles on the clock, averaging 6,523 miles per year, below 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 DA05 OUS

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,189
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,523

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading127,189 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year6,523
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA05 OUS 49k69k88k108k127k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,189 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,178 miles
Since last MOT+5,185 miles
PASS
Mileage121,993 miles
Since last MOT+5,632 miles
PASS
Mileage116,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,361 miles
Since last MOT+3,242 miles
PASS
Mileage113,119 miles
Since last MOT+5,848 miles
PASS
Mileage107,271 miles
Since last MOT+6,185 miles
PASS
Mileage101,086 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,065 miles
Since last MOT+4,942 miles
PASS
Mileage96,123 miles
Since last MOT+4,606 miles
PASS
Mileage91,517 miles
Since last MOT+5,617 miles
PASS
Mileage85,900 miles
Since last MOT+7,436 miles
PASS
Mileage78,464 miles
Since last MOT+8,442 miles
PASS
Mileage70,022 miles
Since last MOT+10,981 miles
PASS
Mileage59,041 miles
Since last MOT+9,808 miles
PASS
Mileage49,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,233 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

RegistrationDA05 OUS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DA05 OUS

What car is DA05 OUS?

DA05 OUS is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DA05 OUS?

The last recorded mileage for DA05 OUS was 127,189 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA05 OUS passed its MOT?

DA05 OUS has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2020.

Is DA05 OUS ULEZ compliant?

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

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