Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 121,342 miles on the clock, averaging 7,026 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 EF05 VJM
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 121,342 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,512 |
| Average per year | 7,026 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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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
| Registration | EF05 VJM |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1997cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About EF05 VJM
What car is EF05 VJM?
EF05 VJM is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.
What is the mileage of EF05 VJM?
The last recorded mileage for EF05 VJM was 121,342 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF05 VJM passed its MOT?
EF05 VJM has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2020.
Is EF05 VJM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF05 VJM 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 EF05 VJM?
EF05 VJM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.