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GU54 SYC

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlack
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 135,604 miles on the clock, averaging 5,126 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 GU54 SYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,604
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,126

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 reading135,604 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,872
Average per year5,126
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU54 SYC 44k67k90k113k136k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,604 miles
Since last MOT+1,872 miles
PASS
Mileage133,732 miles
Since last MOT+1,216 miles
PASS
Mileage132,516 miles
Since last MOT+1,842 miles
PASS
Mileage130,674 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,668 miles
Since last MOT+2,323 miles
PASS
Mileage128,345 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,338 miles
Since last MOT+1,477 miles
PASS
Mileage126,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,861 miles
Since last MOT+1,405 miles
PASS
Mileage125,456 miles
Since last MOT+2,667 miles
PASS
Mileage122,789 miles
Since last MOT+2,499 miles
PASS
Mileage120,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,290 miles
Since last MOT+2,779 miles
PASS
Mileage117,511 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,505 miles
Since last MOT+3,514 miles
PASS
Mileage113,991 miles
Since last MOT+3,762 miles
PASS
Mileage110,229 miles
Since last MOT+4,182 miles
PASS
Mileage106,047 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,999 miles
Since last MOT+3,509 miles
PASS
Mileage102,490 miles
Since last MOT+4,164 miles
PASS
Mileage98,326 miles
Since last MOT+126 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,200 miles
Since last MOT+17,920 miles
PASS
Mileage80,280 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,207 miles
Since last MOT+19,442 miles
PASS
Mileage60,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,765 miles
Since last MOT+16,797 miles
PASS
Mileage43,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,968 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 SYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About GU54 SYC

What car is GU54 SYC?

GU54 SYC is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.

What is the mileage of GU54 SYC?

The last recorded mileage for GU54 SYC was 135,604 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU54 SYC passed its MOT?

GU54 SYC has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2025.

Is GU54 SYC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU54 SYC 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 GU54 SYC?

GU54 SYC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.