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SM05 BYU

2005 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 112,781 miles on the clock, averaging 6,452 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM05 BYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,781
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,452

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 reading112,781 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,011
Average per year6,452
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM05 BYU 19k43k66k89k113k '08'22'16

Check SM05 BYU

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,781 miles
Since last MOT+5,011 miles
PASS
Mileage107,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,770 miles
Since last MOT+5,668 miles
PASS
Mileage102,102 miles
Since last MOT+6,599 miles
PASS
Mileage95,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,503 miles
Since last MOT+7,242 miles
PASS
Mileage88,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,261 miles
Since last MOT+7,512 miles
PASS
Mileage80,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,749 miles
Since last MOT+7,387 miles
PASS
Mileage73,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,362 miles
Since last MOT+6,919 miles
PASS
Mileage66,443 miles
Since last MOT+7,439 miles
PASS
Mileage59,004 miles
Since last MOT+6,650 miles
PASS
Mileage52,354 miles
Since last MOT+5,550 miles
PASS
Mileage46,804 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,774 miles
Since last MOT+6,444 miles
PASS
Mileage40,330 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,329 miles
Since last MOT+8,745 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,584 miles
Since last MOT+5,519 miles
PASS
Mileage26,065 miles
Since last MOT+3,953 miles
PASS
Mileage22,112 miles
Since last MOT+2,946 miles
PASS
Mileage19,166 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 BYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SM05 BYU

What car is SM05 BYU?

SM05 BYU is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM05 BYU?

The last recorded mileage for SM05 BYU was 112,781 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM05 BYU passed its MOT?

SM05 BYU has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2022.

Is SM05 BYU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM05 BYU 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 SM05 BYU?

SM05 BYU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.