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PL05 AKZ

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 135,474 miles on the clock, averaging 8,232 miles per year, around 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 PL05 AKZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,474
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
93%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,232

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading135,474 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,550
Average per year8,232
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL05 AKZ 25k53k80k108k135k '08'21'15

Check PL05 AKZ

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,474 miles
Since last MOT+7,550 miles
PASS
Mileage127,924 miles
Since last MOT+8,843 miles
PASS
Mileage119,081 miles
Since last MOT+6,940 miles
PASS
Mileage112,141 miles
Since last MOT+7,967 miles
PASS
Mileage104,174 miles
Since last MOT+8,216 miles
PASS
Mileage95,958 miles
Since last MOT+6,342 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,616 miles
Since last MOT+13,126 miles
PASS
Mileage76,490 miles
Since last MOT+10,413 miles
PASS
Mileage66,077 miles
Since last MOT+5,603 miles
PASS
Mileage60,474 miles
Since last MOT+8,930 miles
PASS
Mileage51,544 miles
Since last MOT+10,051 miles
PASS
Mileage41,493 miles
Since last MOT+9,104 miles
PASS
Mileage32,389 miles
Since last MOT+7,503 miles
PASS
Mileage24,886 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

RegistrationPL05 AKZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PL05 AKZ

What car is PL05 AKZ?

PL05 AKZ is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PL05 AKZ?

The last recorded mileage for PL05 AKZ was 135,474 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL05 AKZ passed its MOT?

PL05 AKZ has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Dec 2021.

Is PL05 AKZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL05 AKZ 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 PL05 AKZ?

PL05 AKZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.