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EX55 BVU

2005 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 79,678 miles on the clock, averaging 3,954 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX55 BVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,678
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,954

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,678 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,623
Average per year3,954
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX55 BVU 21k36k50k65k80k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,678 miles
Since last MOT+1,623 miles
PASS
Mileage78,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,055 miles
Since last MOT+8,072 miles
PASS
Mileage69,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,983 miles
Since last MOT+2,847 miles
PASS
Mileage67,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,136 miles
Since last MOT+5,154 miles
PASS
Mileage61,982 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,982 miles
Since last MOT+2,160 miles
PASS
Mileage59,822 miles
Since last MOT+3,050 miles
PASS
Mileage56,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,772 miles
Since last MOT+3,640 miles
PASS
Mileage53,132 miles
Since last MOT+3,564 miles
PASS
Mileage49,568 miles
Since last MOT+5,565 miles
PASS
Mileage44,003 miles
Since last MOT+4,356 miles
PASS
Mileage39,647 miles
Since last MOT+6,217 miles
PASS
Mileage33,430 miles
Since last MOT+6,154 miles
PASS
Mileage27,276 miles
Since last MOT+6,234 miles
PASS
Mileage21,042 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 BVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EX55 BVU

What car is EX55 BVU?

EX55 BVU is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EX55 BVU?

The last recorded mileage for EX55 BVU was 79,678 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX55 BVU passed its MOT?

EX55 BVU has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2023.

Is EX55 BVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX55 BVU 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 EX55 BVU?

EX55 BVU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.