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EX05 DXT

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 81,530 miles on the clock, averaging 5,283 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for EX05 DXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,530
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,283

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading81,530 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,894
Average per year5,283
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX05 DXT 15k32k48k65k82k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,530 miles
Since last MOT+8,894 miles
PASS
Mileage72,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,636 miles
Since last MOT+5,311 miles
PASS
Mileage67,325 miles
Since last MOT+7,122 miles
PASS
Mileage60,203 miles
Since last MOT+2,006 miles
PASS
Mileage58,197 miles
Since last MOT+4,688 miles
PASS
Mileage53,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,509 miles
Since last MOT+6,459 miles
PASS
Mileage47,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,050 miles
Since last MOT+4,893 miles
PASS
Mileage42,157 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,152 miles
Since last MOT+5,372 miles
PASS
Mileage36,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,780 miles
Since last MOT+5,238 miles
PASS
Mileage31,542 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,520 miles
Since last MOT+4,318 miles
PASS
Mileage27,202 miles
Since last MOT+4,052 miles
PASS
Mileage23,150 miles
Since last MOT+4,342 miles
PASS
Mileage18,808 miles
Since last MOT+3,925 miles
PASS
Mileage14,883 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Turbocharger (Garrett GT15 variable geometry turbo) – oil feed pipe sludge build-up leading to starvation and failure

EGR valve (exhaust gas recirculation valve and actuator)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 DXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1596cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EX05 DXT

What car is EX05 DXT?

EX05 DXT is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EX05 DXT?

The last recorded mileage for EX05 DXT was 81,530 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX05 DXT passed its MOT?

EX05 DXT has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2020.

Is EX05 DXT ULEZ compliant?

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

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