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AF53 SVA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 168,682 miles on the clock, averaging 9,316 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 AF53 SVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,682
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,316

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,682 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year9,316
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF53 SVA 27k62k98k133k169k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,682 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,678 miles
Since last MOT+13,899 miles
PASS
Mileage154,779 miles
Since last MOT+9,120 miles
PASS
Mileage145,659 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,647 miles
Since last MOT+15,315 miles
PASS
Mileage130,332 miles
Since last MOT+16,790 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+18,964 miles
PASS
Mileage94,578 miles
Since last MOT+16,133 miles
PASS
Mileage78,445 miles
Since last MOT+4,317 miles
PASS
Mileage74,128 miles
Since last MOT+7,376 miles
PASS
Mileage66,752 miles
Since last MOT+7,744 miles
PASS
Mileage59,008 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,006 miles
Since last MOT+5,641 miles
PASS
Mileage53,365 miles
Since last MOT+4,407 miles
PASS
Mileage48,958 miles
Since last MOT+5,194 miles
PASS
Mileage43,764 miles
Since last MOT+3,885 miles
PASS
Mileage39,879 miles
Since last MOT+4,574 miles
PASS
Mileage35,305 miles
Since last MOT+5,774 miles
PASS
Mileage29,531 miles
Since last MOT+2,557 miles
PASS
Mileage26,974 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AF53 SVA

What car is AF53 SVA?

AF53 SVA is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AF53 SVA?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 SVA was 168,682 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 SVA passed its MOT?

AF53 SVA has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2022.

Is AF53 SVA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF53 SVA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AF53 SVA?

AF53 SVA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.