Vehicle summary
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 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 67,911 miles on the clock, averaging 3,872 miles per year, well 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 SL53 OLJ
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 67,911 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,069 |
| Average per year | 3,872 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 OLJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SL53 OLJ
What car is SL53 OLJ?
SL53 OLJ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SL53 OLJ?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 OLJ was 67,911 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 OLJ passed its MOT?
SL53 OLJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2020.
Is SL53 OLJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 OLJ 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 SL53 OLJ?
SL53 OLJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.