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EF55 VFS

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourGrey
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 2005 Ford Focus Diesel 1997cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 109,266 miles on the clock, averaging 7,466 miles per year, around 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 VFS

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,266
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,466

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading109,266 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,739
Average per year7,466
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF55 VFS 26k47k68k88k109k '09'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,266 miles
Since last MOT+6,739 miles
PASS
Mileage102,527 miles
Since last MOT+1,656 miles
PASS
Mileage100,871 miles
Since last MOT+6,911 miles
PASS
Mileage93,960 miles
Since last MOT+13,814 miles
PASS
Mileage80,146 miles
Since last MOT+8,846 miles
PASS
Mileage71,300 miles
Since last MOT+5,638 miles
PASS
Mileage65,662 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,610 miles
Since last MOT+6,087 miles
PASS
Mileage59,523 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,495 miles
Since last MOT+6,252 miles
PASS
Mileage53,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,243 miles
Since last MOT+8,025 miles
PASS
Mileage45,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,218 miles
Since last MOT+8,295 miles
PASS
Mileage36,923 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,903 miles
Since last MOT+10,731 miles
PASS
Mileage26,172 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 VFS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EF55 VFS

What car is EF55 VFS?

EF55 VFS is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EF55 VFS?

The last recorded mileage for EF55 VFS was 109,266 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF55 VFS passed its MOT?

EF55 VFS has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2020.

Is EF55 VFS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF55 VFS 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 EF55 VFS?

EF55 VFS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.