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NL55 FLE

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 97,260 miles on the clock, averaging 3,824 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for NL55 FLE

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,260
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,824

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading97,260 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,824
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL55 FLE 47k60k72k85k97k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,260 miles
Since last MOT+3,664 miles
PASS
Mileage93,596 miles
Since last MOT+863 miles
PASS
Mileage92,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,733 miles
Since last MOT+3,977 miles
PASS
Mileage88,756 miles
Since last MOT+3,579 miles
PASS
Mileage85,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,177 miles
Since last MOT+3,930 miles
PASS
Mileage81,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,247 miles
Since last MOT+3,381 miles
PASS
Mileage77,866 miles
Since last MOT+2,389 miles
PASS
Mileage75,477 miles
Since last MOT+4,154 miles
PASS
Mileage71,323 miles
Since last MOT+5,109 miles
PASS
Mileage66,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,214 miles
Since last MOT+5,100 miles
PASS
Mileage61,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,114 miles
Since last MOT+4,539 miles
PASS
Mileage56,575 miles
Since last MOT+6,294 miles
PASS
Mileage50,281 miles
Since last MOT+2,957 miles
PASS
Mileage47,324 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

RegistrationNL55 FLE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About NL55 FLE

What car is NL55 FLE?

NL55 FLE is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2005.

What is the mileage of NL55 FLE?

The last recorded mileage for NL55 FLE was 97,260 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL55 FLE passed its MOT?

NL55 FLE has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2021.

Is NL55 FLE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL55 FLE 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 NL55 FLE?

NL55 FLE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.