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DF05 FXB

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourGrey
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 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 140,562 miles on the clock, averaging 6,386 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 DF05 FXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,562
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,386

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

Below average
Latest reading140,562 miles
Reading date
Miles last year46
Average per year6,386
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF05 FXB 64k83k102k121k141k '08'20'15

Check DF05 FXB

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,562 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,516 miles
Since last MOT+8,827 miles
PASS
Mileage131,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,689 miles
Since last MOT+7,847 miles
PASS
Mileage123,842 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,840 miles
Since last MOT+10,255 miles
PASS
Mileage113,585 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,584 miles
Since last MOT+6,808 miles
PASS
Mileage106,776 miles
Since last MOT+5,914 miles
PASS
Mileage100,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,862 miles
Since last MOT+7,729 miles
PASS
Mileage93,133 miles
Since last MOT+5,715 miles
PASS
Mileage87,418 miles
Since last MOT+5,546 miles
PASS
Mileage81,872 miles
Since last MOT+4,962 miles
PASS
Mileage76,910 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,910 miles
Since last MOT+5,384 miles
PASS
Mileage71,526 miles
Since last MOT+6,852 miles
PASS
Mileage64,674 miles
Since last MOT+1,157 miles
PASS
Mileage63,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,517 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

RegistrationDF05 FXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DF05 FXB

What car is DF05 FXB?

DF05 FXB is a grey Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DF05 FXB?

The last recorded mileage for DF05 FXB was 140,562 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF05 FXB passed its MOT?

DF05 FXB has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2020.

Is DF05 FXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF05 FXB 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 DF05 FXB?

DF05 FXB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.