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EF54 SZT

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 126,017 miles on the clock, averaging 5,761 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for EF54 SZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,017
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,761

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,017 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,761
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF54 SZT 33k56k79k103k126k '07'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,017 miles
Since last MOT+1,832 miles
PASS
Mileage124,185 miles
Since last MOT+2,108 miles
PASS
Mileage122,077 miles
Since last MOT+2,384 miles
PASS
Mileage119,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,693 miles
Since last MOT+2,175 miles
PASS
Mileage117,518 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,515 miles
Since last MOT+2,848 miles
PASS
Mileage114,667 miles
Since last MOT+3,467 miles
PASS
Mileage111,200 miles
Since last MOT+2,226 miles
PASS
Mileage108,974 miles
Since last MOT+3,441 miles
PASS
Mileage105,533 miles
Since last MOT+3,415 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,118 miles
Since last MOT+5,402 miles
PASS
Mileage96,716 miles
Since last MOT+6,357 miles
PASS
Mileage90,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,359 miles
Since last MOT+13,300 miles
PASS
Mileage77,059 miles
Since last MOT+9,092 miles
PASS
Mileage67,967 miles
Since last MOT+10,909 miles
PASS
Mileage57,058 miles
Since last MOT+12,902 miles
PASS
Mileage44,156 miles
Since last MOT+11,225 miles
PASS
Mileage32,931 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 SZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About EF54 SZT

What car is EF54 SZT?

EF54 SZT is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EF54 SZT?

The last recorded mileage for EF54 SZT was 126,017 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF54 SZT passed its MOT?

EF54 SZT has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2024.

Is EF54 SZT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF54 SZT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EF54 SZT?

EF54 SZT is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.