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EX05 OBU

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
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 1753cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 92,047 miles on the clock, averaging 4,362 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX05 OBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,047
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,362

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 reading92,047 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,264
Average per year4,362
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX05 OBU 22k40k57k75k92k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,047 miles
Since last MOT+2,264 miles
PASS
Mileage89,783 miles
Since last MOT+2,373 miles
PASS
Mileage87,410 miles
Since last MOT+2,492 miles
PASS
Mileage84,918 miles
Since last MOT+1,469 miles
PASS
Mileage83,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,449 miles
Since last MOT+3,542 miles
PASS
Mileage79,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,907 miles
Since last MOT+2,785 miles
PASS
Mileage77,122 miles
Since last MOT+2,892 miles
PASS
Mileage74,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,230 miles
Since last MOT+3,716 miles
PASS
Mileage70,514 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,514 miles
Since last MOT+4,680 miles
PASS
Mileage65,834 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,830 miles
Since last MOT+4,806 miles
PASS
Mileage61,024 miles
Since last MOT+5,354 miles
PASS
Mileage55,670 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,665 miles
Since last MOT+5,003 miles
PASS
Mileage50,662 miles
Since last MOT+7,377 miles
PASS
Mileage43,285 miles
Since last MOT+6,724 miles
PASS
Mileage36,561 miles
Since last MOT+5,448 miles
PASS
Mileage31,113 miles
Since last MOT+8,777 miles
PASS
Mileage22,336 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 OBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EX05 OBU

What car is EX05 OBU?

EX05 OBU is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EX05 OBU?

The last recorded mileage for EX05 OBU was 92,047 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX05 OBU passed its MOT?

EX05 OBU has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2024.

Is EX05 OBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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