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SL05 VYJ

2005 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 119,504 miles on the clock, averaging 8,562 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL05 VYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,504
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
8,562

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,504 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,562
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 VYJ 17k43k68k94k120k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,504 miles
Since last MOT+6,363 miles
PASS
Mileage113,141 miles
Since last MOT+9,269 miles
PASS
Mileage103,872 miles
Since last MOT+8,090 miles
PASS
Mileage95,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,782 miles
Since last MOT+5,266 miles
PASS
Mileage90,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,516 miles
Since last MOT+15,616 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,900 miles
Since last MOT+18,871 miles
PASS
Mileage56,029 miles
Since last MOT+7,708 miles
PASS
Mileage48,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,321 miles
Since last MOT+10,296 miles
PASS
Mileage38,025 miles
Since last MOT+5,817 miles
PASS
Mileage32,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,208 miles
Since last MOT+4,923 miles
PASS
Mileage27,285 miles
Since last MOT+6,123 miles
PASS
Mileage21,162 miles
Since last MOT+4,033 miles
PASS
Mileage17,129 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 VYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 VYJ

What car is SL05 VYJ?

SL05 VYJ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SL05 VYJ?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 VYJ was 119,504 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 VYJ passed its MOT?

SL05 VYJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2020.

Is SL05 VYJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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