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EX05 ELV

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 85,249 miles on the clock, averaging 3,848 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX05 ELV

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,249
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,848

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,249 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,848
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX05 ELV 22k38k54k69k85k '08'24'16

Check EX05 ELV

Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,249 miles
Since last MOT+635 miles
PASS
Mileage84,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,614 miles
Since last MOT+4,038 miles
PASS
Mileage80,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,576 miles
Since last MOT+14,974 miles
PASS
Mileage65,602 miles
Since last MOT+5,578 miles
PASS
Mileage60,024 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,020 miles
Since last MOT+1,159 miles
PASS
Mileage58,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,861 miles
Since last MOT+1,621 miles
PASS
Mileage57,240 miles
Since last MOT+2,577 miles
PASS
Mileage54,663 miles
Since last MOT+2,063 miles
PASS
Mileage52,600 miles
Since last MOT+3,007 miles
PASS
Mileage49,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,593 miles
Since last MOT+3,013 miles
PASS
Mileage46,580 miles
Since last MOT+3,606 miles
PASS
Mileage42,974 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,907 miles
Since last MOT+3,095 miles
PASS
Mileage39,812 miles
Since last MOT+3,033 miles
PASS
Mileage36,779 miles
Since last MOT+2,515 miles
PASS
Mileage34,264 miles
Since last MOT+4,323 miles
PASS
Mileage29,941 miles
Since last MOT+7,879 miles
PASS
Mileage22,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,062 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 ELV
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 ELV

What car is EX05 ELV?

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

What is the mileage of EX05 ELV?

The last recorded mileage for EX05 ELV was 85,249 miles, recorded on 7 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX05 ELV passed its MOT?

EX05 ELV has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Aug 2024.

Is EX05 ELV ULEZ compliant?

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

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