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SM05 TFA

2005 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 83,596 miles on the clock, averaging 3,996 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM05 TFA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
83,596
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,996

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading83,596 miles
Reading date
Miles last year65
Average per year3,996
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM05 TFA 13k30k48k66k84k '08'26'18

Check SM05 TFA

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,596 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,531 miles
Since last MOT+3,916 miles
PASS
Mileage79,615 miles
Since last MOT+5,389 miles
PASS
Mileage74,226 miles
Since last MOT+3,093 miles
PASS
Mileage71,133 miles
Since last MOT+2,611 miles
PASS
Mileage68,522 miles
Since last MOT+1,439 miles
PASS
Mileage67,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,083 miles
Since last MOT+1,306 miles
PASS
Mileage65,777 miles
Since last MOT+4,706 miles
PASS
Mileage61,071 miles
Since last MOT+4,563 miles
PASS
Mileage56,508 miles
Since last MOT+4,519 miles
PASS
Mileage51,989 miles
Since last MOT+5,296 miles
PASS
Mileage46,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,693 miles
Since last MOT+3,956 miles
PASS
Mileage42,737 miles
Since last MOT+3,863 miles
PASS
Mileage38,874 miles
Since last MOT+4,313 miles
PASS
Mileage34,561 miles
Since last MOT+4,556 miles
PASS
Mileage30,005 miles
Since last MOT+3,941 miles
PASS
Mileage26,064 miles
Since last MOT+4,590 miles
PASS
Mileage21,474 miles
Since last MOT+5,135 miles
PASS
Mileage16,339 miles
Since last MOT+3,673 miles
PASS
Mileage12,666 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SM05 TFA

What car is SM05 TFA?

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

What is the mileage of SM05 TFA?

The last recorded mileage for SM05 TFA was 83,596 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM05 TFA passed its MOT?

SM05 TFA has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2026.

Is SM05 TFA ULEZ compliant?

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

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