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RY05 HLE

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1560cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 98,610 miles on the clock, averaging 5,992 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for RY05 HLE

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,610
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,992

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 reading98,610 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year5,992
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RY05 HLE 29k46k64k81k99k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,610 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,605 miles
Since last MOT+7,581 miles
PASS
Mileage91,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,024 miles
Since last MOT+7,720 miles
PASS
Mileage83,304 miles
Since last MOT+6,820 miles
PASS
Mileage76,484 miles
Since last MOT+7,608 miles
PASS
Mileage68,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,876 miles
Since last MOT+7,784 miles
PASS
Mileage61,092 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,092 miles
Since last MOT+6,200 miles
PASS
Mileage54,892 miles
Since last MOT+5,620 miles
PASS
Mileage49,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,272 miles
Since last MOT+4,667 miles
PASS
Mileage44,605 miles
Since last MOT+4,709 miles
PASS
Mileage39,896 miles
Since last MOT+5,044 miles
PASS
Mileage34,852 miles
Since last MOT+5,869 miles
PASS
Mileage28,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,983 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Turbocharger (Garrett GT15 variable geometry turbo) – oil feed pipe sludge build-up leading to starvation and failure

EGR valve (exhaust gas recirculation valve and actuator)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 HLE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RY05 HLE

What car is RY05 HLE?

RY05 HLE is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RY05 HLE?

The last recorded mileage for RY05 HLE was 98,610 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY05 HLE passed its MOT?

RY05 HLE has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2020.

Is RY05 HLE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY05 HLE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RY05 HLE?

RY05 HLE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.