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NH05 LXJ

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Grey Registered in Newcastle, North · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourGrey
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 152,300 miles on the clock, averaging 7,843 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for NH05 LXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,300
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,843

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading152,300 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,843
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NH05 LXJ 38k67k95k124k152k '08'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage152,300 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,298 miles
Since last MOT+9,371 miles
PASS
Mileage142,927 miles
Since last MOT+12,688 miles
PASS
Mileage130,239 miles
Since last MOT+2,860 miles
PASS
Mileage127,379 miles
Since last MOT+4,991 miles
PASS
Mileage122,388 miles
Since last MOT+6,426 miles
PASS
Mileage115,962 miles
Since last MOT+7,467 miles
PASS
Mileage108,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,495 miles
Since last MOT+8,235 miles
PASS
Mileage100,260 miles
Since last MOT+7,741 miles
PASS
Mileage92,519 miles
Since last MOT+10,612 miles
PASS
Mileage81,907 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,905 miles
Since last MOT+11,654 miles
PASS
Mileage70,251 miles
Since last MOT+14,354 miles
PASS
Mileage55,897 miles
Since last MOT+11,013 miles
PASS
Mileage44,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,884 miles
Since last MOT+6,587 miles
PASS
Mileage38,297 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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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

RegistrationNH05 LXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeNH — Newcastle, North
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About NH05 LXJ

What car is NH05 LXJ?

NH05 LXJ is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2005.

What is the mileage of NH05 LXJ?

The last recorded mileage for NH05 LXJ was 152,300 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NH05 LXJ passed its MOT?

NH05 LXJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 28 Apr 2023.

Is NH05 LXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NH05 LXJ 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 NH05 LXJ?

NH05 LXJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.