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ML05 EOV

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 158,358 miles on the clock, averaging 11,988 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 ML05 EOV

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,358
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
11,988

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading158,358 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,494
Average per year11,988
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML05 EOV 35k66k96k127k158k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,358 miles
Since last MOT+4,494 miles
PASS
Mileage153,864 miles
Since last MOT+3,997 miles
PASS
Mileage149,867 miles
Since last MOT+10,068 miles
PASS
Mileage139,799 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,774 miles
Since last MOT+11,553 miles
PASS
Mileage128,221 miles
Since last MOT+13,816 miles
PASS
Mileage114,405 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,339 miles
Since last MOT+8,899 miles
PASS
Mileage105,440 miles
Since last MOT+16,323 miles
PASS
Mileage89,117 miles
Since last MOT+27,184 miles
PASS
Mileage61,933 miles
Since last MOT+22,719 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,214 miles
Since last MOT+4,585 miles
PASS
Mileage34,629 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

RegistrationML05 EOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About ML05 EOV

What car is ML05 EOV?

ML05 EOV is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of ML05 EOV?

The last recorded mileage for ML05 EOV was 158,358 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML05 EOV passed its MOT?

ML05 EOV has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2018.

Is ML05 EOV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML05 EOV 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 ML05 EOV?

ML05 EOV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.