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SY05 TEU

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Grey Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourGrey
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 1560cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 127,073 miles on the clock, averaging 8,305 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for SY05 TEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,073
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,305

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,073 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,705
Average per year8,305
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY05 TEU 41k63k84k106k127k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,073 miles
Since last MOT+1,705 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,368 miles
Since last MOT+14,063 miles
PASS
Mileage111,305 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,297 miles
Since last MOT+9,248 miles
PASS
Mileage102,049 miles
Since last MOT+7,280 miles
PASS
Mileage94,769 miles
Since last MOT+8,218 miles
PASS
Mileage86,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,551 miles
Since last MOT+9,010 miles
PASS
Mileage77,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,541 miles
Since last MOT+9,411 miles
PASS
Mileage68,130 miles
Since last MOT+7,109 miles
PASS
Mileage61,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,021 miles
Since last MOT+9,755 miles
PASS
Mileage51,266 miles
Since last MOT+9,915 miles
PASS
Mileage41,351 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,351 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger (Garrett GT15 variable geometry turbo) – oil feed pipe sludge build-up leading to starvation and failure

EGR valve (exhaust gas recirculation valve and actuator)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 TEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SY05 TEU

What car is SY05 TEU?

SY05 TEU is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.

What is the mileage of SY05 TEU?

The last recorded mileage for SY05 TEU was 127,073 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY05 TEU passed its MOT?

SY05 TEU has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2018.

Is SY05 TEU ULEZ compliant?

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

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