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SM04 FAU

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 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 83,858 miles on the clock, averaging 5,079 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM04 FAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,858
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,079

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading83,858 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,079
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM04 FAU 27k41k55k70k84k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,858 miles
Since last MOT+815 miles
PASS
Mileage83,043 miles
Since last MOT+1,150 miles
PASS
Mileage81,893 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,893 miles
Since last MOT+922 miles
PASS
Mileage80,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,971 miles
Since last MOT+1,046 miles
PASS
Mileage79,925 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,924 miles
Since last MOT+5,752 miles
PASS
Mileage74,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,172 miles
Since last MOT+4,691 miles
PASS
Mileage69,481 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,480 miles
Since last MOT+4,203 miles
PASS
Mileage65,277 miles
Since last MOT+4,632 miles
PASS
Mileage60,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,645 miles
Since last MOT+9,769 miles
PASS
Mileage50,876 miles
Since last MOT+11,335 miles
PASS
Mileage39,541 miles
Since last MOT+12,134 miles
PASS
Mileage27,407 miles
Since last MOT+673 miles
PASS
Mileage26,734 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SM04 FAU

What car is SM04 FAU?

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

What is the mileage of SM04 FAU?

The last recorded mileage for SM04 FAU was 83,858 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM04 FAU passed its MOT?

SM04 FAU has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2018.

Is SM04 FAU ULEZ compliant?

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

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