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GU05 NUC

2005 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Green Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGreen
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 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 40,505 miles on the clock, averaging 1,822 miles per year, well below 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 GU05 NUC

MOT Status
Due date passed
40,505
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
1,822

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 reading40,505 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,085
Average per year1,822
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU05 NUC 9k17k25k33k41k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage40,505 miles
Since last MOT+2,085 miles
PASS
Mileage38,420 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,420 miles
Since last MOT+2,030 miles
PASS
Mileage36,390 miles
Since last MOT+664 miles
PASS
Mileage35,726 miles
Since last MOT+1,637 miles
PASS
Mileage34,089 miles
Since last MOT+1,848 miles
PASS
Mileage32,241 miles
Since last MOT+1,448 miles
PASS
Mileage30,793 miles
Since last MOT+1,153 miles
PASS
Mileage29,640 miles
Since last MOT+2,185 miles
PASS
Mileage27,455 miles
Since last MOT+2,766 miles
PASS
Mileage24,689 miles
Since last MOT+1,929 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,760 miles
Since last MOT+3,129 miles
PASS
Mileage19,631 miles
Since last MOT+1,548 miles
PASS
Mileage18,083 miles
Since last MOT+1,872 miles
PASS
Mileage16,211 miles
Since last MOT+1,401 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,810 miles
Since last MOT+1,401 miles
PASS
Mileage13,409 miles
Since last MOT+2,232 miles
PASS
Mileage11,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage11,177 miles
Since last MOT+2,412 miles
PASS
Mileage8,765 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 NUC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GU05 NUC

What car is GU05 NUC?

GU05 NUC is a green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GU05 NUC?

The last recorded mileage for GU05 NUC was 40,505 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU05 NUC passed its MOT?

GU05 NUC has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2025.

Is GU05 NUC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU05 NUC 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 GU05 NUC?

GU05 NUC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.