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DF54 LYJ

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 177,209 miles on the clock, averaging 14,078 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 DF54 LYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,209
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
14,078

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,209 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,064
Average per year14,078
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DF54 LYJ 39k73k108k143k177k '08'17'13

Check DF54 LYJ

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,209 miles
Since last MOT+21,064 miles
PASS
Mileage156,145 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,145 miles
Since last MOT+20,998 miles
PASS
Mileage135,147 miles
Since last MOT+15,421 miles
PASS
Mileage119,726 miles
Since last MOT+14,808 miles
PASS
Mileage104,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,918 miles
Since last MOT+17,929 miles
PASS
Mileage86,989 miles
Since last MOT+12,161 miles
PASS
Mileage74,828 miles
Since last MOT+12,104 miles
PASS
Mileage62,724 miles
Since last MOT+4,647 miles
PASS
Mileage58,077 miles
Since last MOT+9,741 miles
PASS
Mileage48,336 miles
Since last MOT+9,773 miles
PASS
Mileage38,563 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

RegistrationDF54 LYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About DF54 LYJ

What car is DF54 LYJ?

DF54 LYJ is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DF54 LYJ?

The last recorded mileage for DF54 LYJ was 177,209 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF54 LYJ passed its MOT?

DF54 LYJ has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2017.

Is DF54 LYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF54 LYJ 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 DF54 LYJ?

DF54 LYJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.