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SL05 VXJ

2005 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1388cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 81,582 miles on the clock, averaging 3,710 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL05 VXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,582
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
3,710

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

Low mileage
Latest reading81,582 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,886
Average per year3,710
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 VXJ 24k38k53k67k82k '08'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage81,582 miles
Since last MOT+6,886 miles
PASS
Mileage74,696 miles
Since last MOT+8,516 miles
PASS
Mileage66,180 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,123 miles
Since last MOT+360 miles
PASS
Mileage65,763 miles
Since last MOT+4,101 miles
PASS
Mileage61,662 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,662 miles
Since last MOT+3,119 miles
PASS
Mileage58,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,543 miles
Since last MOT+4,192 miles
PASS
Mileage54,351 miles
Since last MOT+4,143 miles
PASS
Mileage50,208 miles
Since last MOT+3,088 miles
PASS
Mileage47,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,120 miles
Since last MOT+3,729 miles
PASS
Mileage43,391 miles
Since last MOT+3,995 miles
PASS
Mileage39,396 miles
Since last MOT+5,357 miles
PASS
Mileage34,039 miles
Since last MOT+10,044 miles
PASS
Mileage23,995 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 VXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 VXJ

What car is SL05 VXJ?

SL05 VXJ is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SL05 VXJ?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 VXJ was 81,582 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 VXJ passed its MOT?

SL05 VXJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 16 Nov 2023.

Is SL05 VXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL05 VXJ 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 SL05 VXJ?

SL05 VXJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.