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EX05 VRL

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 132,486 miles on the clock, averaging 11,008 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX05 VRL

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,486
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
11,008

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 reading132,486 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,698
Average per year11,008
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX05 VRL 16k45k74k103k132k '08'18'14

Check EX05 VRL

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,486 miles
Since last MOT+9,698 miles
PASS
Mileage122,788 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,783 miles
Since last MOT+8,358 miles
PASS
Mileage114,425 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,413 miles
Since last MOT+6,493 miles
PASS
Mileage107,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,920 miles
Since last MOT+12,165 miles
PASS
Mileage95,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,755 miles
Since last MOT+15,856 miles
PASS
Mileage79,899 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,898 miles
Since last MOT+13,648 miles
PASS
Mileage66,250 miles
Since last MOT+147 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,103 miles
Since last MOT+18,425 miles
PASS
Mileage47,678 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,674 miles
Since last MOT+6,575 miles
PASS
Mileage41,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,099 miles
Since last MOT+8,050 miles
PASS
Mileage33,049 miles
Since last MOT+8,349 miles
PASS
Mileage24,700 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,697 miles
Since last MOT+8,727 miles
PASS
Mileage15,970 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 VRL
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 VRL

What car is EX05 VRL?

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

What is the mileage of EX05 VRL?

The last recorded mileage for EX05 VRL was 132,486 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX05 VRL passed its MOT?

EX05 VRL has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2018.

Is EX05 VRL ULEZ compliant?

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

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