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EX05 OBW

2005 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGreen
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 1796cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 138,759 miles on the clock, averaging 8,104 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for EX05 OBW

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,759
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,104

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,759 miles
Reading date
Miles last year98
Average per year8,104
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX05 OBW 38k63k88k114k139k '08'20'15

Check EX05 OBW

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,759 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,661 miles
Since last MOT+5,599 miles
PASS
Mileage133,062 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,053 miles
Since last MOT+6,489 miles
PASS
Mileage126,564 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,501 miles
Since last MOT+10,389 miles
PASS
Mileage116,112 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,090 miles
Since last MOT+11,549 miles
PASS
Mileage104,541 miles
Since last MOT+15,234 miles
PASS
Mileage89,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,307 miles
Since last MOT+14,578 miles
PASS
Mileage74,729 miles
Since last MOT+4,292 miles
PASS
Mileage70,437 miles
Since last MOT+3,387 miles
PASS
Mileage67,050 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,039 miles
Since last MOT+4,950 miles
PASS
Mileage62,089 miles
Since last MOT+6,395 miles
PASS
Mileage55,694 miles
Since last MOT+6,056 miles
PASS
Mileage49,638 miles
Since last MOT+11,854 miles
PASS
Mileage37,784 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 OBW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EX05 OBW

What car is EX05 OBW?

EX05 OBW is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EX05 OBW?

The last recorded mileage for EX05 OBW was 138,759 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX05 OBW passed its MOT?

EX05 OBW has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2020.

Is EX05 OBW ULEZ compliant?

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

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