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SL53 VZH

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 10 (50% pass rate). It has 125,379 miles on the clock, averaging 8,900 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 VZH

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,379
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,900

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,379 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,830
Average per year8,900
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL53 VZH 24k50k75k100k125k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,379 miles
Since last MOT+7,830 miles
PASS
Mileage117,549 miles
Since last MOT+8,649 miles
PASS
Mileage108,900 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,900 miles
Since last MOT+7,777 miles
PASS
Mileage101,123 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,121 miles
Since last MOT+7,690 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,431 miles
Since last MOT+4,824 miles
PASS
Mileage88,607 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,531 miles
Since last MOT+12,538 miles
PASS
Mileage75,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,993 miles
Since last MOT+11,767 miles
PASS
Mileage64,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,226 miles
Since last MOT+221 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,005 miles
Since last MOT+13,221 miles
PASS
Mileage50,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,784 miles
Since last MOT+12,173 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,611 miles
Since last MOT+7,526 miles
PASS
Mileage31,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,085 miles
Since last MOT+6,729 miles
PASS
Mileage24,356 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 VZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 VZH

What car is SL53 VZH?

SL53 VZH is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SL53 VZH?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 VZH was 125,379 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 VZH passed its MOT?

SL53 VZH has had 20 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (10 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2018.

Is SL53 VZH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 VZH 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 VZH?

SL53 VZH is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.