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EX05 NLL

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 127,137 miles on the clock, averaging 9,409 miles per year, above 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 NLL

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,137
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,409

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading127,137 miles
Reading date
Miles last year362
Average per year9,409
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX05 NLL 29k53k78k103k127k '08'18'13

Check EX05 NLL

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,137 miles
Since last MOT+362 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,775 miles
Since last MOT+12,046 miles
PASS
Mileage114,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,729 miles
Since last MOT+15,639 miles
PASS
Mileage99,090 miles
Since last MOT+9,191 miles
PASS
Mileage89,899 miles
Since last MOT+6,384 miles
PASS
Mileage83,515 miles
Since last MOT+5,814 miles
PASS
Mileage77,701 miles
Since last MOT+5,911 miles
PASS
Mileage71,790 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,786 miles
Since last MOT+5,220 miles
PASS
Mileage66,566 miles
Since last MOT+9,781 miles
PASS
Mileage56,785 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,784 miles
Since last MOT+10,753 miles
PASS
Mileage46,031 miles
Since last MOT+17,342 miles
PASS
Mileage28,689 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 NLL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EX05 NLL

What car is EX05 NLL?

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

What is the mileage of EX05 NLL?

The last recorded mileage for EX05 NLL was 127,137 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX05 NLL passed its MOT?

EX05 NLL has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2018.

Is EX05 NLL ULEZ compliant?

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

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