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SO55 VTJ

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
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 Focus Diesel 1753cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 140,886 miles on the clock, averaging 8,330 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO55 VTJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,886
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,330

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,886 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,472
Average per year8,330
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO55 VTJ 52k74k97k119k141k '08'18'13

Check SO55 VTJ

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,886 miles
Since last MOT+5,472 miles
PASS
Mileage135,414 miles
Since last MOT+8,715 miles
PASS
Mileage126,699 miles
Since last MOT+8,638 miles
PASS
Mileage118,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,061 miles
Since last MOT+10,428 miles
PASS
Mileage107,633 miles
Since last MOT+7,617 miles
PASS
Mileage100,016 miles
Since last MOT+2,231 miles
PASS
Mileage97,785 miles
Since last MOT+4,861 miles
PASS
Mileage92,924 miles
Since last MOT+10,585 miles
PASS
Mileage82,339 miles
Since last MOT+6,532 miles
PASS
Mileage75,807 miles
Since last MOT+11,884 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,923 miles
Since last MOT+11,635 miles
PASS
Mileage52,288 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 VTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SO55 VTJ

What car is SO55 VTJ?

SO55 VTJ is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SO55 VTJ?

The last recorded mileage for SO55 VTJ was 140,886 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO55 VTJ passed its MOT?

SO55 VTJ has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2018.

Is SO55 VTJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO55 VTJ 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 SO55 VTJ?

SO55 VTJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.