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MW55 VWL

2005 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 156,396 miles on the clock, averaging 8,869 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MW55 VWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,396
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,869

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 reading156,396 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,869
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW55 VWL 16k51k86k121k156k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,396 miles
Since last MOT+2,375 miles
PASS
Mileage154,021 miles
Since last MOT+3,745 miles
PASS
Mileage150,276 miles
Since last MOT+3,504 miles
PASS
Mileage146,772 miles
Since last MOT+4,759 miles
PASS
Mileage142,013 miles
Since last MOT+4,191 miles
PASS
Mileage137,822 miles
Since last MOT+4,097 miles
PASS
Mileage133,725 miles
Since last MOT+7,153 miles
PASS
Mileage126,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,572 miles
Since last MOT+8,675 miles
PASS
Mileage117,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,897 miles
Since last MOT+13,076 miles
PASS
Mileage104,821 miles
Since last MOT+14,570 miles
PASS
Mileage90,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,251 miles
Since last MOT+14,210 miles
PASS
Mileage76,041 miles
Since last MOT+17,036 miles
PASS
Mileage59,005 miles
Since last MOT+12,051 miles
PASS
Mileage46,954 miles
Since last MOT+12,518 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,436 miles
Since last MOT+10,027 miles
PASS
Mileage24,409 miles
Since last MOT+8,766 miles
PASS
Mileage15,643 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 VWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About MW55 VWL

What car is MW55 VWL?

MW55 VWL is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MW55 VWL?

The last recorded mileage for MW55 VWL was 156,396 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW55 VWL passed its MOT?

MW55 VWL has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2024.

Is MW55 VWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW55 VWL 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 MW55 VWL?

MW55 VWL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.