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SY05 SCX

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlack
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 1997cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 118,251 miles on the clock, averaging 5,926 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 SY05 SCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,251
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,926

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 reading118,251 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year5,926
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY05 SCX 17k42k67k93k118k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,251 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,247 miles
Since last MOT+4,418 miles
PASS
Mileage113,829 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,823 miles
Since last MOT+7,425 miles
PASS
Mileage106,398 miles
Since last MOT+4,153 miles
PASS
Mileage102,245 miles
Since last MOT+3,296 miles
PASS
Mileage98,949 miles
Since last MOT+8,474 miles
PASS
Mileage90,475 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,464 miles
Since last MOT+6,135 miles
PASS
Mileage84,329 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,327 miles
Since last MOT+5,048 miles
PASS
Mileage79,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,279 miles
Since last MOT+5,519 miles
PASS
Mileage73,760 miles
Since last MOT+6,029 miles
PASS
Mileage67,731 miles
Since last MOT+6,432 miles
PASS
Mileage61,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,299 miles
Since last MOT+7,177 miles
PASS
Mileage54,122 miles
Since last MOT+5,424 miles
PASS
Mileage48,698 miles
Since last MOT+9,922 miles
PASS
Mileage38,776 miles
Since last MOT+4,514 miles
PASS
Mileage34,262 miles
Since last MOT+6,312 miles
PASS
Mileage27,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,950 miles
Since last MOT+5,689 miles
PASS
Mileage22,261 miles
Since last MOT+1,481 miles
PASS
Mileage20,780 miles
Since last MOT+4,168 miles
PASS
Mileage16,612 miles

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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

RegistrationSY05 SCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SY05 SCX

What car is SY05 SCX?

SY05 SCX is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.

What is the mileage of SY05 SCX?

The last recorded mileage for SY05 SCX was 118,251 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY05 SCX passed its MOT?

SY05 SCX has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2025.

Is SY05 SCX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY05 SCX 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 SY05 SCX?

SY05 SCX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.