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DG55 VSU

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 117,277 miles on the clock, averaging 5,962 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 DG55 VSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,277
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,962

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 reading117,277 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,639
Average per year5,962
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG55 VSU 31k53k74k96k117k '08'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,277 miles
Since last MOT+1,639 miles
PASS
Mileage115,638 miles
Since last MOT+2,768 miles
PASS
Mileage112,870 miles
Since last MOT+3,670 miles
PASS
Mileage109,200 miles
Since last MOT+3,707 miles
PASS
Mileage105,493 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,492 miles
Since last MOT+8,453 miles
PASS
Mileage97,039 miles
Since last MOT+3,082 miles
PASS
Mileage93,957 miles
Since last MOT+4,265 miles
PASS
Mileage89,692 miles
Since last MOT+7,862 miles
PASS
Mileage81,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,830 miles
Since last MOT+4,129 miles
PASS
Mileage77,701 miles
Since last MOT+413 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,288 miles
Since last MOT+7,018 miles
PASS
Mileage70,270 miles
Since last MOT+6,671 miles
PASS
Mileage63,599 miles
Since last MOT+5,678 miles
PASS
Mileage57,921 miles
Since last MOT+13,748 miles
PASS
Mileage44,173 miles
Since last MOT+11,394 miles
PASS
Mileage32,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,779 miles
Since last MOT+1,789 miles
PASS
Mileage30,990 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

RegistrationDG55 VSU
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 VSU

What car is DG55 VSU?

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

What is the mileage of DG55 VSU?

The last recorded mileage for DG55 VSU was 117,277 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG55 VSU passed its MOT?

DG55 VSU has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2023.

Is DG55 VSU ULEZ compliant?

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

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