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EO55 JOU

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
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 2005 Ford Focus Diesel 1997cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 144,752 miles on the clock, averaging 9,305 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 EO55 JOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,752
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,305

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading144,752 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,305
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO55 JOU 21k52k83k114k145k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,752 miles
Since last MOT+4,083 miles
PASS
Mileage140,669 miles
Since last MOT+4,126 miles
PASS
Mileage136,543 miles
Since last MOT+3,715 miles
PASS
Mileage132,828 miles
Since last MOT+227 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,601 miles
Since last MOT+7,802 miles
PASS
Mileage124,799 miles
Since last MOT+14,299 miles
PASS
Mileage110,500 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,499 miles
Since last MOT+9,851 miles
PASS
Mileage100,648 miles
Since last MOT+16,473 miles
PASS
Mileage84,175 miles
Since last MOT+13,461 miles
PASS
Mileage70,714 miles
Since last MOT+14,868 miles
PASS
Mileage55,846 miles
Since last MOT+12,803 miles
PASS
Mileage43,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,043 miles
Since last MOT+1,948 miles
PASS
Mileage41,095 miles
Since last MOT+3,103 miles
PASS
Mileage37,992 miles
Since last MOT+9,472 miles
PASS
Mileage28,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,520 miles
Since last MOT+7,154 miles
PASS
Mileage21,366 miles

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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

RegistrationEO55 JOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EO55 JOU

What car is EO55 JOU?

EO55 JOU is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EO55 JOU?

The last recorded mileage for EO55 JOU was 144,752 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO55 JOU passed its MOT?

EO55 JOU has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2021.

Is EO55 JOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO55 JOU 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 EO55 JOU?

EO55 JOU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.