The road tax status for RY54 VBN is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for RY54 VBN?

The MOT for RY54 VBN is valid and due for renewal on or before 6 February 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of RY54 VBN?

The recorded mileage for RY54 VBN is 97,699 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RY54 VBN ULEZ compliant?

No, RY54 VBN does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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2005 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · RY54 VBN

RY54 VBN

2005 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 18 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 97,699 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027.

Make & Model: FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin: 2005 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 06 Feb 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 97,699 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2005

Engine

1753cc

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RY54 VBN Key Findings

31 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
97,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
12 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (40 mentions)

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RY54 VBN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 08:09

MOT Analysis

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31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (RY54 VBN) between January 2008 and January 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 12 failures.

The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (40 issues), Tyres (25 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 72 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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RY54 VBN Mileage History

10/01/200860,406 mi
10/01/200860,406 mi
12/01/200964,476 mi+4,070 mi
12/01/200964,476 mi
13/01/201067,740 mi+3,264 mi
07/01/201171,305 mi+3,565 mi
05/01/201274,636 mi+3,331 mi
05/01/201274,648 mi+12 mi
11/01/201377,712 mi+3,064 mi
14/01/201480,816 mi+3,104 mi
13/01/201583,845 mi+3,029 mi
16/01/201583,863 mi+18 mi
19/01/201583,874 mi+11 mi
13/01/201687,192 mi+3,318 mi
06/01/201789,493 mi+2,301 mi
16/01/201891,338 mi+1,845 mi
14/01/201985,888 mi-5,450 mi
17/01/201985,895 mi+7 mi
17/01/202088,733 mi+2,838 mi
22/01/202088,740 mi+7 mi
22/01/202190,238 mi+1,498 mi
27/01/202190,245 mi+7 mi
24/01/202291,770 mi+1,525 mi
07/02/202291,784 mi+14 mi
02/02/202393,298 mi+1,514 mi
24/01/202494,815 mi+1,517 mi
27/01/202494,827 mi+12 mi
23/01/202596,324 mi+1,497 mi
03/02/202596,374 mi+50 mi
20/01/202697,686 mi+1,312 mi
22/01/202697,699 mi+13 mi

Average of roughly 2,068 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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