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EF05 VTL

2005 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 1596cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 88,906 miles on the clock, averaging 4,775 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF05 VTL

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,906
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,775

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,906 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,775
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF05 VTL 10k30k49k69k89k '08'25'18

Check EF05 VTL

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,906 miles
Since last MOT+5,212 miles
PASS
Mileage83,694 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,686 miles
Since last MOT+4,814 miles
PASS
Mileage78,872 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,868 miles
Since last MOT+9,073 miles
PASS
Mileage69,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,795 miles
Since last MOT+14,593 miles
PASS
Mileage55,202 miles
Since last MOT+6,474 miles
PASS
Mileage48,728 miles
Since last MOT+1,755 miles
PASS
Mileage46,973 miles
Since last MOT+1,140 miles
PASS
Mileage45,833 miles
Since last MOT+3,425 miles
PASS
Mileage42,408 miles
Since last MOT+4,456 miles
PASS
Mileage37,952 miles
Since last MOT+3,568 miles
PASS
Mileage34,384 miles
Since last MOT+4,782 miles
PASS
Mileage29,602 miles
Since last MOT+5,396 miles
PASS
Mileage24,206 miles
Since last MOT+3,769 miles
PASS
Mileage20,437 miles
Since last MOT+3,008 miles
PASS
Mileage17,429 miles
Since last MOT+4,237 miles
PASS
Mileage13,192 miles
Since last MOT+3,158 miles
PASS
Mileage10,034 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 VTL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EF05 VTL

What car is EF05 VTL?

EF05 VTL is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EF05 VTL?

The last recorded mileage for EF05 VTL was 88,906 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF05 VTL passed its MOT?

EF05 VTL has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2025.

Is EF05 VTL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF05 VTL 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 VTL?

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