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SM54 VMO

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 79,717 miles on the clock, averaging 7,534 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for SM54 VMO

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,717
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,534

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 reading79,717 miles
Reading date
Miles last year41
Average per year7,534
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM54 VMO 13k30k46k63k80k '07'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,717 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,676 miles
Since last MOT+13,393 miles
PASS
Mileage66,283 miles
Since last MOT+3,302 miles
PASS
Mileage62,981 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,979 miles
Since last MOT+10,115 miles
PASS
Mileage52,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,864 miles
Since last MOT+4,702 miles
PASS
Mileage48,162 miles
Since last MOT+4,236 miles
PASS
Mileage43,926 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,926 miles
Since last MOT+7,261 miles
PASS
Mileage36,665 miles
Since last MOT+5,103 miles
PASS
Mileage31,562 miles
Since last MOT+7,750 miles
PASS
Mileage23,812 miles
Since last MOT+10,662 miles
PASS
Mileage13,150 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 VMO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SM54 VMO

What car is SM54 VMO?

SM54 VMO is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SM54 VMO?

The last recorded mileage for SM54 VMO was 79,717 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM54 VMO passed its MOT?

SM54 VMO has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2016.

Is SM54 VMO ULEZ compliant?

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

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