Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 134,678 miles on the clock, averaging 5,349 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 SL05 VXW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 134,678 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 242 |
| Average per year | 5,349 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SL05 VXW |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1999cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SL05 VXW
What car is SL05 VXW?
SL05 VXW is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SL05 VXW?
The last recorded mileage for SL05 VXW was 134,678 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL05 VXW passed its MOT?
SL05 VXW has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2022.
Is SL05 VXW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL05 VXW 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 VXW?
SL05 VXW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.