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GV05 NLJ

2005 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 106,478 miles on the clock, averaging 7,690 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV05 NLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,478
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,690

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading106,478 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,690
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV05 NLJ 37k54k72k89k106k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,478 miles
Since last MOT+9,373 miles
PASS
Mileage97,105 miles
Since last MOT+9,261 miles
PASS
Mileage87,844 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,844 miles
Since last MOT+5,284 miles
PASS
Mileage82,560 miles
Since last MOT+5,872 miles
PASS
Mileage76,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,688 miles
Since last MOT+6,302 miles
PASS
Mileage70,386 miles
Since last MOT+584 miles
PASS
Mileage69,802 miles
Since last MOT+3,904 miles
PASS
Mileage65,898 miles
Since last MOT+2,292 miles
PASS
Mileage63,606 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,606 miles
Since last MOT+10,227 miles
PASS
Mileage53,379 miles
Since last MOT+16,546 miles
PASS
Mileage36,833 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 NLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GV05 NLJ

What car is GV05 NLJ?

GV05 NLJ is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GV05 NLJ?

The last recorded mileage for GV05 NLJ was 106,478 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV05 NLJ passed its MOT?

GV05 NLJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2017.

Is GV05 NLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV05 NLJ 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 GV05 NLJ?

GV05 NLJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.