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HT05 LXE

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 54,438 miles on the clock, averaging 10,145 miles per year, above 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 HT05 LXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
54,438
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
10,145

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading54,438 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,916
Average per year10,145
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for HT05 LXE 34k39k44k49k54k '08'10'09

Check HT05 LXE

Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,438 miles
Since last MOT+9,916 miles
PASS
Mileage44,522 miles
Since last MOT+10,359 miles
PASS
Mileage34,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,163 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

RegistrationHT05 LXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeHT — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About HT05 LXE

What car is HT05 LXE?

HT05 LXE is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2005.

What is the mileage of HT05 LXE?

The last recorded mileage for HT05 LXE was 54,438 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HT05 LXE passed its MOT?

HT05 LXE has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 4 Aug 2010.

Is HT05 LXE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HT05 LXE 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 HT05 LXE?

HT05 LXE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.