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RN54 VHX

2005 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGrey
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 1796cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 116,655 miles on the clock, averaging 5,376 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for RN54 VHX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
116,655
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,376

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,655 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,370
Average per year5,376
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN54 VHX 19k44k68k92k117k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,655 miles
Since last MOT+2,370 miles
PASS
Mileage114,285 miles
Since last MOT+2,999 miles
PASS
Mileage111,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,286 miles
Since last MOT+1,639 miles
PASS
Mileage109,647 miles
Since last MOT+1,553 miles
PASS
Mileage108,094 miles
Since last MOT+3,258 miles
PASS
Mileage104,836 miles
Since last MOT+4,251 miles
PASS
Mileage100,585 miles
Since last MOT+7,948 miles
PASS
Mileage92,637 miles
Since last MOT+6,838 miles
PASS
Mileage85,799 miles
Since last MOT+5,934 miles
PASS
Mileage79,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,865 miles
Since last MOT+8,809 miles
PASS
Mileage71,056 miles
Since last MOT+6,932 miles
PASS
Mileage64,124 miles
Since last MOT+8,639 miles
PASS
Mileage55,485 miles
Since last MOT+6,887 miles
PASS
Mileage48,598 miles
Since last MOT+7,295 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,445 miles
PASS
Mileage33,858 miles
Since last MOT+8,608 miles
PASS
Mileage25,250 miles
Since last MOT+5,962 miles
PASS
Mileage19,288 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 VHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RN54 VHX

What car is RN54 VHX?

RN54 VHX is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RN54 VHX?

The last recorded mileage for RN54 VHX was 116,655 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN54 VHX passed its MOT?

RN54 VHX has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2026.

Is RN54 VHX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN54 VHX 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 RN54 VHX?

RN54 VHX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.