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RY55 GDU

2005 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourBlue
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 1999cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 98,592 miles on the clock, averaging 7,177 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for RY55 GDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,592
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,177

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

Below average
Latest reading98,592 miles
Reading date
Miles last year150
Average per year7,177
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RY55 GDU 38k53k68k84k99k '08'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage98,592 miles
Since last MOT+150 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,442 miles
Since last MOT+8,131 miles
PASS
Mileage90,311 miles
Since last MOT+8,523 miles
PASS
Mileage81,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,788 miles
Since last MOT+9,659 miles
PASS
Mileage72,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,129 miles
Since last MOT+9,028 miles
PASS
Mileage63,101 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,077 miles
Since last MOT+8,154 miles
PASS
Mileage54,923 miles
Since last MOT+2,361 miles
PASS
Mileage52,562 miles
Since last MOT+5,817 miles
PASS
Mileage46,745 miles
Since last MOT+6,264 miles
PASS
Mileage40,481 miles
Since last MOT+2,210 miles
PASS
Mileage38,271 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 GDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RY55 GDU

What car is RY55 GDU?

RY55 GDU is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RY55 GDU?

The last recorded mileage for RY55 GDU was 98,592 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY55 GDU passed its MOT?

RY55 GDU has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 20 Mar 2017.

Is RY55 GDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY55 GDU 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 RY55 GDU?

RY55 GDU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.