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GV54 XVO

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlue
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). The 2.0 TDCi engine is known for dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging and egr valve blocking/sticking.

MOT & Mileage History for GV54 XVO

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,997

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading127,149 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,997
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV54 XVO 45k66k86k107k127k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage127,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,149 miles
Since last MOT+1,177 miles
PASS
Mileage125,972 miles
Since last MOT+801 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,171 miles
Since last MOT+558 miles
PASS
Mileage124,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,613 miles
Since last MOT+2,161 miles
PASS
Mileage122,452 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,451 miles
Since last MOT+4,838 miles
PASS
Mileage117,613 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
PASS
Mileage117,608 miles
Since last MOT+901 miles
PASS
Mileage116,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,707 miles
Since last MOT+2,681 miles
PASS
Mileage114,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,026 miles
Since last MOT+2,893 miles
PASS
Mileage111,133 miles
Since last MOT+5,360 miles
PASS
Mileage105,773 miles
Since last MOT+3,276 miles
PASS
Mileage102,497 miles
Since last MOT+11,295 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,202 miles
Since last MOT+15,634 miles
PASS
Mileage75,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,568 miles
Since last MOT+13,489 miles
PASS
Mileage62,079 miles
Since last MOT+11,555 miles
PASS
Mileage50,524 miles
Since last MOT+4,421 miles
PASS
Mileage46,103 miles
Since last MOT+718 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,385 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

RegistrationGV54 XVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About GV54 XVO

What car is GV54 XVO?

GV54 XVO is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

Has GV54 XVO passed its MOT?

GV54 XVO has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2025.

Is GV54 XVO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV54 XVO 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 GV54 XVO?

GV54 XVO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.