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 1988cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 162,950 miles on the clock, averaging 9,738 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for ST53 VEP
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 162,950 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,738 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)
Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ST53 VEP |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ST — Dundee, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ST53 VEP
What car is ST53 VEP?
ST53 VEP is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Dundee in 2004.
What is the mileage of ST53 VEP?
The last recorded mileage for ST53 VEP was 162,950 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ST53 VEP passed its MOT?
ST53 VEP has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2020.
Is ST53 VEP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST53 VEP 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 ST53 VEP?
ST53 VEP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.