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WP05 MLE

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 174,533 miles on the clock, averaging 11,790 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 WP05 MLE

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,533
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
11,790

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 reading174,533 miles
Reading date
Miles last year39
Average per year11,790
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WP05 MLE 32k67k103k139k175k '08'20'16

Check WP05 MLE

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,533 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,494 miles
Since last MOT+6,386 miles
PASS
Mileage168,108 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,106 miles
Since last MOT+6,473 miles
PASS
Mileage161,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,633 miles
Since last MOT+9,461 miles
PASS
Mileage152,172 miles
Since last MOT+12,493 miles
PASS
Mileage139,679 miles
Since last MOT+188 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,491 miles
Since last MOT+12,750 miles
PASS
Mileage126,741 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,741 miles
Since last MOT+24,534 miles
PASS
Mileage102,207 miles
Since last MOT+13,615 miles
PASS
Mileage88,592 miles
Since last MOT+14,854 miles
PASS
Mileage73,738 miles
Since last MOT+15,369 miles
PASS
Mileage58,369 miles
Since last MOT+11,160 miles
PASS
Mileage47,209 miles
Since last MOT+10,055 miles
PASS
Mileage37,154 miles
Since last MOT+5,394 miles
PASS
Mileage31,760 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 MLE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWP — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WP05 MLE

What car is WP05 MLE?

WP05 MLE is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WP05 MLE?

The last recorded mileage for WP05 MLE was 174,533 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WP05 MLE passed its MOT?

WP05 MLE has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2020.

Is WP05 MLE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WP05 MLE 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 WP05 MLE?

WP05 MLE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.