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GU05 SZL

2005 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 1596cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 162,584 miles on the clock, averaging 12,635 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU05 SZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,584
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,635

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,584 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,755
Average per year12,635
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GU05 SZL 36k67k99k131k163k '08'18'13

Check GU05 SZL

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,584 miles
Since last MOT+13,755 miles
PASS
Mileage148,829 miles
Since last MOT+373 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,456 miles
Since last MOT+9,777 miles
PASS
Mileage138,679 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,609 miles
Since last MOT+8,655 miles
PASS
Mileage129,954 miles
Since last MOT+13,926 miles
PASS
Mileage116,028 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,997 miles
Since last MOT+22,928 miles
PASS
Mileage93,069 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,053 miles
Since last MOT+23,718 miles
PASS
Mileage69,335 miles
Since last MOT+17,279 miles
PASS
Mileage52,056 miles
Since last MOT+8,485 miles
PASS
Mileage43,571 miles
Since last MOT+7,974 miles
PASS
Mileage35,597 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 SZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GU05 SZL

What car is GU05 SZL?

GU05 SZL is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GU05 SZL?

The last recorded mileage for GU05 SZL was 162,584 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU05 SZL passed its MOT?

GU05 SZL has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2018.

Is GU05 SZL ULEZ compliant?

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

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