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RV55 LAE

2005 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 89,381 miles on the clock, averaging 4,113 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RV55 LAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,381
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
4,113

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,381 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,224
Average per year4,113
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV55 LAE 20k37k55k72k89k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,381 miles
Since last MOT+2,224 miles
PASS
Mileage87,157 miles
Since last MOT+2,056 miles
PASS
Mileage85,101 miles
Since last MOT+1,960 miles
PASS
Mileage83,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,141 miles
Since last MOT+2,341 miles
PASS
Mileage80,800 miles
Since last MOT+1,850 miles
PASS
Mileage78,950 miles
Since last MOT+2,698 miles
PASS
Mileage76,252 miles
Since last MOT+5,907 miles
PASS
Mileage70,345 miles
Since last MOT+5,243 miles
PASS
Mileage65,102 miles
Since last MOT+6,997 miles
PASS
Mileage58,105 miles
Since last MOT+7,317 miles
PASS
Mileage50,788 miles
Since last MOT+4,836 miles
PASS
Mileage45,952 miles
Since last MOT+2,572 miles
PASS
Mileage43,380 miles
Since last MOT+4,367 miles
PASS
Mileage39,013 miles
Since last MOT+4,466 miles
PASS
Mileage34,547 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,547 miles
Since last MOT+4,603 miles
PASS
Mileage29,944 miles
Since last MOT+4,889 miles
PASS
Mileage25,055 miles
Since last MOT+5,425 miles
PASS
Mileage19,630 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 LAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RV55 LAE

What car is RV55 LAE?

RV55 LAE is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RV55 LAE?

The last recorded mileage for RV55 LAE was 89,381 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV55 LAE passed its MOT?

RV55 LAE has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2025.

Is RV55 LAE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV55 LAE 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 RV55 LAE?

RV55 LAE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.