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EX05 DLN

2005 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 97,362 miles on the clock, averaging 4,923 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX05 DLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,362
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,923

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading97,362 miles
Reading date
Miles last year122
Average per year4,923
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX05 DLN 13k34k55k76k97k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,362 miles
Since last MOT+122 miles
PASS
Mileage97,240 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,204 miles
Since last MOT+11,413 miles
PASS
Mileage85,791 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
PASS
Mileage85,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,756 miles
Since last MOT+4,962 miles
PASS
Mileage80,794 miles
Since last MOT+9,501 miles
PASS
Mileage71,293 miles
Since last MOT+19,724 miles
PASS
Mileage51,569 miles
Since last MOT+3,944 miles
PASS
Mileage47,625 miles
Since last MOT+4,777 miles
PASS
Mileage42,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,848 miles
Since last MOT+2,542 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,306 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,231 miles
Since last MOT+4,132 miles
PASS
Mileage36,099 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,098 miles
Since last MOT+4,626 miles
PASS
Mileage31,472 miles
Since last MOT+3,008 miles
PASS
Mileage28,464 miles
Since last MOT+2,804 miles
PASS
Mileage25,660 miles
Since last MOT+3,372 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,288 miles
Since last MOT+4,685 miles
PASS
Mileage17,603 miles
Since last MOT+4,259 miles
PASS
Mileage13,344 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 DLN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EX05 DLN

What car is EX05 DLN?

EX05 DLN is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EX05 DLN?

The last recorded mileage for EX05 DLN was 97,362 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX05 DLN passed its MOT?

EX05 DLN has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2025.

Is EX05 DLN ULEZ compliant?

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

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