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EF54 HLO

2005 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 182,679 miles on the clock, averaging 12,980 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for EF54 HLO

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,679
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
12,980

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading182,679 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,296
Average per year12,980
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF54 HLO 73k101k128k155k183k '08'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,679 miles
Since last MOT+15,296 miles
PASS
Mileage167,383 miles
Since last MOT+13,682 miles
PASS
Mileage153,701 miles
Since last MOT+14,200 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,501 miles
Since last MOT+10,836 miles
PASS
Mileage128,665 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,600 miles
Since last MOT+19,313 miles
PASS
Mileage109,287 miles
Since last MOT+5,192 miles
PASS
Mileage104,095 miles
Since last MOT+5,709 miles
PASS
Mileage98,386 miles
Since last MOT+25,195 miles
PASS
Mileage73,191 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 HLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About EF54 HLO

What car is EF54 HLO?

EF54 HLO is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EF54 HLO?

The last recorded mileage for EF54 HLO was 182,679 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF54 HLO passed its MOT?

EF54 HLO has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2016.

Is EF54 HLO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF54 HLO 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 EF54 HLO?

EF54 HLO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.