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SB05 KBX

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
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 1997cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 251,928 miles on the clock, averaging 14,444 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 SB05 KBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
251,928
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
14,444

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 reading251,928 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,444
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB05 KBX 36k90k144k198k252k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage251,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage251,928 miles
Since last MOT+30,314 miles
PASS
Mileage221,614 miles
Since last MOT+169 miles
FAIL
Mileage221,445 miles
Since last MOT+41,379 miles
PASS
Mileage180,066 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,993 miles
Since last MOT+8,314 miles
PASS
Mileage171,679 miles
Since last MOT+144 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,535 miles
Since last MOT+39,878 miles
PASS
Mileage131,657 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,643 miles
Since last MOT+578 miles
PASS
Mileage131,065 miles
Since last MOT+6,073 miles
PASS
Mileage124,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,992 miles
Since last MOT+13,632 miles
PASS
Mileage111,360 miles
Since last MOT+8,347 miles
PASS
Mileage103,013 miles
Since last MOT+8,534 miles
PASS
Mileage94,479 miles
Since last MOT+9,749 miles
PASS
Mileage84,730 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,726 miles
Since last MOT+10,953 miles
PASS
Mileage73,773 miles
Since last MOT+6,502 miles
PASS
Mileage67,271 miles
Since last MOT+150 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,121 miles
Since last MOT+11,359 miles
PASS
Mileage55,762 miles
Since last MOT+8,693 miles
PASS
Mileage47,069 miles
Since last MOT+8,492 miles
PASS
Mileage38,577 miles
Since last MOT+2,606 miles
PASS
Mileage35,971 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

RegistrationSB05 KBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SB05 KBX

What car is SB05 KBX?

SB05 KBX is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SB05 KBX?

The last recorded mileage for SB05 KBX was 251,928 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB05 KBX passed its MOT?

SB05 KBX has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2023.

Is SB05 KBX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB05 KBX 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 SB05 KBX?

SB05 KBX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.