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EX05 AXW

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourRed
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 110,778 miles on the clock, averaging 4,592 miles per year, well below 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 EX05 AXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,778
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,592

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading110,778 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,367
Average per year4,592
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX05 AXW 31k51k71k91k111k '08'25'19

Check EX05 AXW

Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,778 miles
Since last MOT+7,367 miles
PASS
Mileage103,411 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,393 miles
Since last MOT+2,154 miles
PASS
Mileage101,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,239 miles
Since last MOT+4,748 miles
PASS
Mileage96,491 miles
Since last MOT+6,233 miles
PASS
Mileage90,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,258 miles
Since last MOT+5,003 miles
PASS
Mileage85,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,255 miles
Since last MOT+3,224 miles
PASS
Mileage82,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,031 miles
Since last MOT+2,885 miles
PASS
Mileage79,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,146 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage75,415 miles
Since last MOT+2,481 miles
PASS
Mileage72,934 miles
Since last MOT+3,215 miles
PASS
Mileage69,719 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,718 miles
Since last MOT+931 miles
PASS
Mileage68,787 miles
Since last MOT+2,985 miles
PASS
Mileage65,802 miles
Since last MOT+5,107 miles
PASS
Mileage60,695 miles
Since last MOT+5,204 miles
PASS
Mileage55,491 miles
Since last MOT+5,649 miles
PASS
Mileage49,842 miles
Since last MOT+6,023 miles
PASS
Mileage43,819 miles
Since last MOT+9,831 miles
PASS
Mileage33,988 miles
Since last MOT+2,790 miles
PASS
Mileage31,198 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

RegistrationEX05 AXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EX05 AXW

What car is EX05 AXW?

EX05 AXW is an red Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EX05 AXW?

The last recorded mileage for EX05 AXW was 110,778 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX05 AXW passed its MOT?

EX05 AXW has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2025.

Is EX05 AXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX05 AXW 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 EX05 AXW?

EX05 AXW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.