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MT55 ORU

2005 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 111,226 miles on the clock, averaging 3,900 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT55 ORU

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,226
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,900

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 reading111,226 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year3,900
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT55 ORU 48k64k80k95k111k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,226 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,981 miles
PASS
Mileage104,241 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,233 miles
Since last MOT+1,782 miles
PASS
Mileage102,451 miles
Since last MOT+2,316 miles
PASS
Mileage100,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,135 miles
Since last MOT+2,176 miles
PASS
Mileage97,959 miles
Since last MOT+1,894 miles
PASS
Mileage96,065 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,044 miles
Since last MOT+3,560 miles
PASS
Mileage92,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,484 miles
Since last MOT+2,728 miles
PASS
Mileage89,756 miles
Since last MOT+3,352 miles
PASS
Mileage86,404 miles
Since last MOT+3,878 miles
PASS
Mileage82,526 miles
Since last MOT+4,053 miles
PASS
Mileage78,473 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,471 miles
Since last MOT+4,281 miles
PASS
Mileage74,190 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,151 miles
Since last MOT+4,373 miles
PASS
Mileage69,778 miles
Since last MOT+5,503 miles
PASS
Mileage64,275 miles
Since last MOT+5,308 miles
PASS
Mileage58,967 miles
Since last MOT+6,093 miles
PASS
Mileage52,874 miles
Since last MOT+4,244 miles
PASS
Mileage48,630 miles
Since last MOT+695 miles
PASS
Mileage47,935 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 ORU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About MT55 ORU

What car is MT55 ORU?

MT55 ORU is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MT55 ORU?

The last recorded mileage for MT55 ORU was 111,226 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT55 ORU passed its MOT?

MT55 ORU has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2025.

Is MT55 ORU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT55 ORU 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 MT55 ORU?

MT55 ORU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.