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SL53 YFC

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 134,334 miles on the clock, averaging 8,443 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 YFC

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,334
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,443

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading134,334 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,001
Average per year8,443
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 YFC 62k80k98k116k134k '07'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,334 miles
Since last MOT+11,001 miles
PASS
Mileage123,333 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,332 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,305 miles
Since last MOT+9,303 miles
PASS
Mileage114,002 miles
Since last MOT+1,736 miles
PASS
Mileage112,266 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,233 miles
Since last MOT+2,257 miles
PASS
Mileage109,976 miles
Since last MOT+1,963 miles
PASS
Mileage108,013 miles
Since last MOT+8,138 miles
PASS
Mileage99,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,875 miles
Since last MOT+246 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,629 miles
Since last MOT+18,446 miles
PASS
Mileage81,183 miles
Since last MOT+354 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,829 miles
Since last MOT+18,369 miles
PASS
Mileage62,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,460 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL53 YFC

What car is SL53 YFC?

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

What is the mileage of SL53 YFC?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 YFC was 134,334 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 YFC passed its MOT?

SL53 YFC has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2015.

Is SL53 YFC ULEZ compliant?

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

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