Vehicle summary
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 1997cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 90,703 miles on the clock, averaging 7,277 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDCi engine is known for dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging and egr valve blocking/sticking.
MOT & Mileage History for SO55 VTN
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 90,703 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,815 |
| Average per year | 7,277 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging
EGR valve blocking/sticking
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO55 VTN |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1997cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About SO55 VTN
What car is SO55 VTN?
SO55 VTN is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO55 VTN?
The last recorded mileage for SO55 VTN was 90,703 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO55 VTN passed its MOT?
SO55 VTN has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2017.
Is SO55 VTN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO55 VTN 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 VTN?
SO55 VTN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.