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SM54 SXL

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 130,795 miles on the clock, averaging 8,410 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM54 SXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,795
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,410

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading130,795 miles
Reading date
Miles last year664
Average per year8,410
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM54 SXL 23k50k77k104k131k '07'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage130,795 miles
Since last MOT+664 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,131 miles
Since last MOT+4,729 miles
PASS
Mileage125,402 miles
Since last MOT+6,207 miles
PASS
Mileage119,195 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,192 miles
Since last MOT+4,209 miles
PASS
Mileage114,983 miles
Since last MOT+5,296 miles
PASS
Mileage109,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,687 miles
Since last MOT+10,312 miles
PASS
Mileage99,375 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,373 miles
Since last MOT+12,428 miles
PASS
Mileage86,945 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,932 miles
Since last MOT+14,230 miles
PASS
Mileage72,702 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,695 miles
Since last MOT+5,550 miles
PASS
Mileage67,145 miles
Since last MOT+12,761 miles
PASS
Mileage54,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,384 miles
Since last MOT+8,799 miles
PASS
Mileage45,585 miles
Since last MOT+9,538 miles
PASS
Mileage36,047 miles
Since last MOT+13,538 miles
PASS
Mileage22,509 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 SXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SM54 SXL

What car is SM54 SXL?

SM54 SXL is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SM54 SXL?

The last recorded mileage for SM54 SXL was 130,795 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM54 SXL passed its MOT?

SM54 SXL has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 6 Oct 2020.

Is SM54 SXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM54 SXL 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 SM54 SXL?

SM54 SXL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.