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MW05 WLJ

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
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 1560cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 130,241 miles on the clock, averaging 12,420 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for MW05 WLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,241
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
12,420

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 reading130,241 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,041
Average per year12,420
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MW05 WLJ 31k56k81k105k130k '08'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,241 miles
Since last MOT+12,041 miles
PASS
Mileage118,200 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,199 miles
Since last MOT+9,049 miles
PASS
Mileage109,150 miles
Since last MOT+11,805 miles
PASS
Mileage97,345 miles
Since last MOT+15,949 miles
PASS
Mileage81,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,396 miles
Since last MOT+12,625 miles
PASS
Mileage68,771 miles
Since last MOT+10,158 miles
PASS
Mileage58,613 miles
Since last MOT+13,757 miles
PASS
Mileage44,856 miles
Since last MOT+13,796 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,060 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.

Turbocharger (Garrett GT15 variable geometry turbo) – oil feed pipe sludge build-up leading to starvation and failure

EGR valve (exhaust gas recirculation valve and actuator)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 WLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MW05 WLJ

What car is MW05 WLJ?

MW05 WLJ is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MW05 WLJ?

The last recorded mileage for MW05 WLJ was 130,241 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW05 WLJ passed its MOT?

MW05 WLJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2016.

Is MW05 WLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW05 WLJ 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 MW05 WLJ?

MW05 WLJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.