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EF55 SXB

2006 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlack
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 2006 Ford Focus Diesel 1997cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 130,326 miles on the clock, averaging 15,523 miles per year, above 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 EF55 SXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,326
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
15,523

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading130,326 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,744
Average per year15,523
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF55 SXB 52k72k91k111k130k '09'14'11

Check EF55 SXB

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,326 miles
Since last MOT+14,744 miles
PASS
Mileage115,582 miles
Since last MOT+12,663 miles
PASS
Mileage102,919 miles
Since last MOT+13,398 miles
PASS
Mileage89,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,521 miles
Since last MOT+18,980 miles
PASS
Mileage70,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,541 miles
Since last MOT+18,541 miles
PASS
Mileage52,000 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.

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 SXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EF55 SXB

What car is EF55 SXB?

EF55 SXB is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EF55 SXB?

The last recorded mileage for EF55 SXB was 130,326 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF55 SXB passed its MOT?

EF55 SXB has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2014.

Is EF55 SXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF55 SXB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EF55 SXB?

EF55 SXB is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.