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SM04 BYW

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 92,629 miles on the clock, averaging 5,755 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM04 BYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,629
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,755

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 reading92,629 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,755
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM04 BYW 31k46k62k77k93k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,629 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,628 miles
Since last MOT+5,913 miles
PASS
Mileage86,715 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,714 miles
Since last MOT+3,591 miles
PASS
Mileage83,123 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,098 miles
Since last MOT+1,933 miles
PASS
Mileage81,165 miles
Since last MOT+2,299 miles
PASS
Mileage78,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,866 miles
Since last MOT+3,702 miles
PASS
Mileage75,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,164 miles
Since last MOT+5,789 miles
PASS
Mileage69,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,375 miles
Since last MOT+8,393 miles
PASS
Mileage60,982 miles
Since last MOT+8,577 miles
PASS
Mileage52,405 miles
Since last MOT+8,472 miles
PASS
Mileage43,933 miles
Since last MOT+4,901 miles
PASS
Mileage39,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,032 miles
Since last MOT+8,145 miles
PASS
Mileage30,887 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 BYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SM04 BYW

What car is SM04 BYW?

SM04 BYW is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SM04 BYW?

The last recorded mileage for SM04 BYW was 92,629 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM04 BYW passed its MOT?

SM04 BYW has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2018.

Is SM04 BYW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM04 BYW 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 SM04 BYW?

SM04 BYW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.