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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 114,705 miles on the clock, averaging 6,710 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for SW53 GMU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 114,705 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,681 |
| Average per year | 6,710 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | SW53 GMU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SW53 GMU
What car is SW53 GMU?
SW53 GMU is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2004.
What is the mileage of SW53 GMU?
The last recorded mileage for SW53 GMU was 114,705 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW53 GMU passed its MOT?
SW53 GMU has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2019.
Is SW53 GMU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 GMU 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 SW53 GMU?
SW53 GMU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.