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EF05 UES

2005 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1999cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 94,117 miles on the clock, averaging 6,103 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for EF05 UES

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,117
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,103

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading94,117 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,978
Average per year6,103
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF05 UES 20k38k57k76k94k '08'20'15

Check EF05 UES

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage94,117 miles
Since last MOT+7,978 miles
PASS
Mileage86,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,139 miles
Since last MOT+7,371 miles
PASS
Mileage78,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,768 miles
Since last MOT+8,528 miles
PASS
Mileage70,240 miles
Since last MOT+6,789 miles
PASS
Mileage63,451 miles
Since last MOT+7,013 miles
PASS
Mileage56,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,438 miles
Since last MOT+1,575 miles
PASS
Mileage54,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,863 miles
Since last MOT+2,547 miles
PASS
Mileage52,316 miles
Since last MOT+314 miles
PASS
Mileage52,002 miles
Since last MOT+1,751 miles
PASS
Mileage50,251 miles
Since last MOT+5,757 miles
PASS
Mileage44,494 miles
Since last MOT+8,551 miles
PASS
Mileage35,943 miles
Since last MOT+4,461 miles
PASS
Mileage31,482 miles
Since last MOT+11,526 miles
PASS
Mileage19,956 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 UES
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EF05 UES

What car is EF05 UES?

EF05 UES is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EF05 UES?

The last recorded mileage for EF05 UES was 94,117 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF05 UES passed its MOT?

EF05 UES has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 26 Aug 2020.

Is EF05 UES ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF05 UES is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EF05 UES?

EF05 UES is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.