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SO53 SRU

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 45,279 miles on the clock, averaging 2,948 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO53 SRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
45,279
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
2,948

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading45,279 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,948
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO53 SRU 16k23k31k38k45k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage45,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,279 miles
Since last MOT+2,436 miles
PASS
Mileage42,843 miles
Since last MOT+2,522 miles
PASS
Mileage40,321 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,310 miles
Since last MOT+3,067 miles
PASS
Mileage37,243 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,233 miles
Since last MOT+3,003 miles
PASS
Mileage34,230 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,221 miles
Since last MOT+2,700 miles
PASS
Mileage31,521 miles
Since last MOT+3,078 miles
PASS
Mileage28,443 miles
Since last MOT+2,841 miles
PASS
Mileage25,602 miles
Since last MOT+2,919 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,683 miles
Since last MOT+3,409 miles
PASS
Mileage19,274 miles
Since last MOT+3,515 miles
PASS
Mileage15,759 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 SRU
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 SRU

What car is SO53 SRU?

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

What is the mileage of SO53 SRU?

The last recorded mileage for SO53 SRU was 45,279 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO53 SRU passed its MOT?

SO53 SRU has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2017.

Is SO53 SRU ULEZ compliant?

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

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