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SO53 AXR

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 8 (38% pass rate). It has 80,370 miles on the clock, averaging 8,526 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO53 AXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,370
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
38%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,526

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading80,370 miles
Reading date
Miles last year232
Average per year8,526
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO53 AXR 21k36k51k66k80k '07'13'11

Check SO53 AXR

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage80,370 miles
Since last MOT+232 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,138 miles
Since last MOT+5,361 miles
PASS
Mileage74,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,777 miles
Since last MOT+430 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,347 miles
Since last MOT+8,835 miles
PASS
Mileage65,512 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,510 miles
Since last MOT+11,720 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,790 miles
Since last MOT+11,125 miles
PASS
Mileage42,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,665 miles
Since last MOT+5,789 miles
PASS
Mileage36,876 miles
Since last MOT+1,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,876 miles
Since last MOT+14,400 miles
PASS
Mileage21,476 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 AXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SO53 AXR

What car is SO53 AXR?

SO53 AXR is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SO53 AXR?

The last recorded mileage for SO53 AXR was 80,370 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO53 AXR passed its MOT?

SO53 AXR has had 13 MOT tests with a 38% pass rate (5 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 2 Dec 2013.

Is SO53 AXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 AXR 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 SO53 AXR?

SO53 AXR is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.