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FV55 HVT

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Grey Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourGrey
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 94,959 miles on the clock, averaging 2,798 miles per year, well below 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 FV55 HVT

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,959
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
2,798

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading94,959 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,798
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV55 HVT 71k77k83k89k95k '08'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,959 miles
Since last MOT+1,497 miles
PASS
Mileage93,462 miles
Since last MOT+7,552 miles
PASS
Mileage85,910 miles
Since last MOT+7,220 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,690 miles
Since last MOT+281 miles
PASS
Mileage78,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,409 miles
PASS
Mileage144,257 miles
Since last MOT+18,065 miles
PASS
Mileage126,192 miles
Since last MOT+27,169 miles
PASS
Mileage99,023 miles
Since last MOT+28,413 miles
PASS
Mileage70,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,610 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

RegistrationFV55 HVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About FV55 HVT

What car is FV55 HVT?

FV55 HVT is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2005.

What is the mileage of FV55 HVT?

The last recorded mileage for FV55 HVT was 94,959 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV55 HVT passed its MOT?

FV55 HVT has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2017.

Is FV55 HVT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV55 HVT 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 FV55 HVT?

FV55 HVT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.