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EY55 HBO

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourSilver
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 116,855 miles on the clock, averaging 8,886 miles per year, around 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 EY55 HBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,855
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,886

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,855 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,886
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY55 HBO 58k73k87k102k117k '08'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,855 miles
Since last MOT+4,825 miles
PASS
Mileage112,030 miles
Since last MOT+3,676 miles
PASS
Mileage108,354 miles
Since last MOT+10,362 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,992 miles
Since last MOT+2,774 miles
PASS
Mileage95,218 miles
Since last MOT+8,497 miles
PASS
Mileage86,721 miles
Since last MOT+14,838 miles
PASS
Mileage71,883 miles
Since last MOT+13,848 miles
PASS
Mileage58,035 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

RegistrationEY55 HBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EY55 HBO

What car is EY55 HBO?

EY55 HBO is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EY55 HBO?

The last recorded mileage for EY55 HBO was 116,855 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY55 HBO passed its MOT?

EY55 HBO has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2015.

Is EY55 HBO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY55 HBO 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 EY55 HBO?

EY55 HBO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.