Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 93,945 miles on the clock, averaging 8,376 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for SX53 HRE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 93,945 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,376 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SX53 HRE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SX — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SX53 HRE
What car is SX53 HRE?
SX53 HRE is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.
What is the mileage of SX53 HRE?
The last recorded mileage for SX53 HRE was 93,945 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SX53 HRE passed its MOT?
SX53 HRE has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2013.
Is SX53 HRE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX53 HRE 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 SX53 HRE?
SX53 HRE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.