Vehicle summary
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 143,757 miles on the clock, averaging 8,423 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 SO04 DME
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 143,757 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,423 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SO04 DME |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About SO04 DME
What car is SO04 DME?
SO04 DME is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SO04 DME?
The last recorded mileage for SO04 DME was 143,757 miles, recorded on 20 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO04 DME passed its MOT?
SO04 DME has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2022.
Is SO04 DME ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO04 DME 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 SO04 DME?
SO04 DME is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.