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SY05 XRO

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
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 1560cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 158,175 miles on the clock, averaging 12,117 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for SY05 XRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,175
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
12,117

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 reading158,175 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,117
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY05 XRO 35k66k97k127k158k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,175 miles
Since last MOT+3,751 miles
PASS
Mileage154,424 miles
Since last MOT+167 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,257 miles
Since last MOT+15,611 miles
PASS
Mileage138,646 miles
Since last MOT+192 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,454 miles
Since last MOT+17,905 miles
PASS
Mileage120,549 miles
Since last MOT+11,015 miles
PASS
Mileage109,534 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,531 miles
Since last MOT+6,940 miles
PASS
Mileage102,591 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,574 miles
Since last MOT+8,161 miles
PASS
Mileage94,413 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,386 miles
Since last MOT+6,878 miles
PASS
Mileage87,508 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,408 miles
Since last MOT+14,921 miles
PASS
Mileage72,487 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,483 miles
Since last MOT+16,363 miles
PASS
Mileage56,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,120 miles
Since last MOT+21,249 miles
PASS
Mileage34,871 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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

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About SY05 XRO

What car is SY05 XRO?

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

What is the mileage of SY05 XRO?

The last recorded mileage for SY05 XRO was 158,175 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY05 XRO passed its MOT?

SY05 XRO has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2018.

Is SY05 XRO ULEZ compliant?

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

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