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LR05 VHT

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Red Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 10 (44% pass rate). It has 194,226 miles on the clock, averaging 12,902 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 LR05 VHT

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,226
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
44%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,902

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading194,226 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year12,902
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LR05 VHT 62k95k128k161k194k '08'18'15

Check LR05 VHT

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage194,226 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,222 miles
Since last MOT+8,397 miles
PASS
Mileage185,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,825 miles
Since last MOT+10,451 miles
PASS
Mileage175,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,374 miles
Since last MOT+439 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,935 miles
Since last MOT+8,638 miles
PASS
Mileage166,297 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,247 miles
Since last MOT+8,998 miles
PASS
Mileage157,249 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,149 miles
Since last MOT+12,398 miles
PASS
Mileage144,751 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,748 miles
Since last MOT+14,202 miles
PASS
Mileage130,546 miles
Since last MOT+12,677 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,869 miles
Since last MOT+16,931 miles
PASS
Mileage100,938 miles
Since last MOT+19,570 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,368 miles
Since last MOT+19,150 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,218 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

RegistrationLR05 VHT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LR05 VHT

What car is LR05 VHT?

LR05 VHT is an red Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LR05 VHT?

The last recorded mileage for LR05 VHT was 194,226 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR05 VHT passed its MOT?

LR05 VHT has had 18 MOT tests with a 44% pass rate (8 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2018.

Is LR05 VHT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR05 VHT 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 LR05 VHT?

LR05 VHT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.