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GY05 XLW

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 74,895 miles on the clock, averaging 3,573 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY05 XLW

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,895
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,573

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,895 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year3,573
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY05 XLW 23k36k49k62k75k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,895 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,892 miles
Since last MOT+3,831 miles
PASS
Mileage71,061 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,047 miles
Since last MOT+3,849 miles
PASS
Mileage67,198 miles
Since last MOT+4,471 miles
PASS
Mileage62,727 miles
Since last MOT+3,133 miles
PASS
Mileage59,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,594 miles
Since last MOT+2,926 miles
PASS
Mileage56,668 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,588 miles
Since last MOT+4,692 miles
PASS
Mileage51,896 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,894 miles
Since last MOT+3,134 miles
PASS
Mileage48,760 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,747 miles
Since last MOT+2,152 miles
PASS
Mileage46,595 miles
Since last MOT+3,035 miles
PASS
Mileage43,560 miles
Since last MOT+2,311 miles
PASS
Mileage41,249 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,192 miles
Since last MOT+3,572 miles
PASS
Mileage37,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,620 miles
Since last MOT+7,154 miles
PASS
Mileage30,466 miles
Since last MOT+3,850 miles
PASS
Mileage26,616 miles
Since last MOT+3,679 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,937 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 XLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GY05 XLW

What car is GY05 XLW?

GY05 XLW is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GY05 XLW?

The last recorded mileage for GY05 XLW was 74,895 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY05 XLW passed its MOT?

GY05 XLW has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2023.

Is GY05 XLW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY05 XLW 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 GY05 XLW?

GY05 XLW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.