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 1796cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 135,543 miles on the clock, averaging 10,647 miles per year, above 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 SY54 VMU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 135,543 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,647 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY54 VMU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About SY54 VMU
What car is SY54 VMU?
SY54 VMU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.
What is the mileage of SY54 VMU?
The last recorded mileage for SY54 VMU was 135,543 miles, recorded on 1 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY54 VMU passed its MOT?
SY54 VMU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2018.
Is SY54 VMU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY54 VMU 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 SY54 VMU?
SY54 VMU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.