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SO53 AXV

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 85,290 miles on the clock, averaging 7,060 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO53 AXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,290
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,060

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,290 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,060
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO53 AXV 19k36k52k69k85k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,290 miles
Since last MOT+9,490 miles
PASS
Mileage75,800 miles
Since last MOT+10,780 miles
PASS
Mileage65,020 miles
Since last MOT+5,183 miles
PASS
Mileage59,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,837 miles
Since last MOT+6,178 miles
PASS
Mileage53,659 miles
Since last MOT+7,504 miles
PASS
Mileage46,155 miles
Since last MOT+8,127 miles
PASS
Mileage38,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,028 miles
Since last MOT+6,219 miles
PASS
Mileage31,809 miles
Since last MOT+6,728 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,081 miles
Since last MOT+5,704 miles
PASS
Mileage19,377 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SO53 AXV

What car is SO53 AXV?

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

What is the mileage of SO53 AXV?

The last recorded mileage for SO53 AXV was 85,290 miles, recorded on 25 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO53 AXV passed its MOT?

SO53 AXV has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 May 2016.

Is SO53 AXV ULEZ compliant?

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

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