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ET54 XVA

2005 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 1988cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 89,117 miles on the clock, averaging 6,267 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for ET54 XVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,117
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,267

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading89,117 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,719
Average per year6,267
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET54 XVA 26k42k58k73k89k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,117 miles
Since last MOT+19,719 miles
PASS
Mileage69,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,398 miles
Since last MOT+5,507 miles
PASS
Mileage63,891 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,893 miles
Since last MOT+9,460 miles
PASS
Mileage54,433 miles
Since last MOT+1,425 miles
PASS
Mileage53,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,008 miles
Since last MOT+5,355 miles
PASS
Mileage47,653 miles
Since last MOT+3,869 miles
PASS
Mileage43,784 miles
Since last MOT+3,745 miles
PASS
Mileage40,039 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,039 miles
Since last MOT+3,831 miles
PASS
Mileage36,208 miles
Since last MOT+4,710 miles
PASS
Mileage31,498 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,442 miles
Since last MOT+5,016 miles
PASS
Mileage26,426 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 XVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About ET54 XVA

What car is ET54 XVA?

ET54 XVA is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of ET54 XVA?

The last recorded mileage for ET54 XVA was 89,117 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET54 XVA passed its MOT?

ET54 XVA has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2018.

Is ET54 XVA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET54 XVA 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 ET54 XVA?

ET54 XVA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.