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SM05 VGU

2005 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Mondeo Diesel 1998cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 170,399 miles on the clock, averaging 13,684 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM05 VGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,399
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
13,684

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,399 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,684
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM05 VGU 55k84k113k142k170k '08'16'13

Check SM05 VGU

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,399 miles
Since last MOT+5,568 miles
PASS
Mileage164,831 miles
Since last MOT+18,035 miles
PASS
Mileage146,796 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,796 miles
Since last MOT+1,896 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,900 miles
Since last MOT+11,746 miles
PASS
Mileage133,154 miles
Since last MOT+466 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,688 miles
Since last MOT+17,649 miles
PASS
Mileage115,039 miles
Since last MOT+14,977 miles
PASS
Mileage100,062 miles
Since last MOT+15,037 miles
PASS
Mileage85,025 miles
Since last MOT+15,386 miles
PASS
Mileage69,639 miles
Since last MOT+14,334 miles
PASS
Mileage55,305 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 VGU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SM05 VGU

What car is SM05 VGU?

SM05 VGU is an blue Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM05 VGU?

The last recorded mileage for SM05 VGU was 170,399 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM05 VGU passed its MOT?

SM05 VGU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2016.

Is SM05 VGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM05 VGU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SM05 VGU?

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