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DG55 VCJ

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 119,986 miles on the clock, averaging 10,272 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 DG55 VCJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,986
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
10,272

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading119,986 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,679
Average per year10,272
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DG55 VCJ 73k85k97k108k120k '08'13'11

Check DG55 VCJ

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,986 miles
Since last MOT+11,679 miles
PASS
Mileage108,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,307 miles
Since last MOT+10,569 miles
PASS
Mileage97,738 miles
Since last MOT+9,307 miles
PASS
Mileage88,431 miles
Since last MOT+4,864 miles
PASS
Mileage83,567 miles
Since last MOT+10,521 miles
PASS
Mileage73,046 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

RegistrationDG55 VCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About DG55 VCJ

What car is DG55 VCJ?

DG55 VCJ is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DG55 VCJ?

The last recorded mileage for DG55 VCJ was 119,986 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG55 VCJ passed its MOT?

DG55 VCJ has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Jun 2013.

Is DG55 VCJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG55 VCJ 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 DG55 VCJ?

DG55 VCJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.