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FH54 VXU

2005 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Red Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1796cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 159,623 miles on the clock, averaging 9,564 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for FH54 VXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,623
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,564

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 reading159,623 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,564
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH54 VXU 46k75k103k131k160k '08'20'16

Check FH54 VXU

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,623 miles
Since last MOT+8,582 miles
PASS
Mileage151,041 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,039 miles
Since last MOT+8,599 miles
PASS
Mileage142,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,440 miles
Since last MOT+7,983 miles
PASS
Mileage134,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,457 miles
Since last MOT+7,266 miles
PASS
Mileage127,191 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,190 miles
Since last MOT+7,633 miles
PASS
Mileage119,557 miles
Since last MOT+8,484 miles
PASS
Mileage111,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,073 miles
Since last MOT+4,958 miles
PASS
Mileage106,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,149 miles
PASS
Mileage100,966 miles
Since last MOT+9,787 miles
PASS
Mileage91,179 miles
Since last MOT+13,470 miles
PASS
Mileage77,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,709 miles
Since last MOT+14,910 miles
PASS
Mileage62,799 miles
Since last MOT+16,658 miles
PASS
Mileage46,141 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 VXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About FH54 VXU

What car is FH54 VXU?

FH54 VXU is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FH54 VXU?

The last recorded mileage for FH54 VXU was 159,623 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH54 VXU passed its MOT?

FH54 VXU has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2020.

Is FH54 VXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH54 VXU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FH54 VXU?

FH54 VXU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.