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PE53 SHJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 1596cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 101,702 miles on the clock, averaging 7,170 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PE53 SHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,702
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
7,170

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,702 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,729
Average per year7,170
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 SHJ 45k59k73k87k102k '06'14'10

Check PE53 SHJ

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,702 miles
Since last MOT+4,729 miles
PASS
Mileage96,973 miles
Since last MOT+5,541 miles
PASS
Mileage91,432 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage99,973 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,962 miles
Since last MOT+10,683 miles
PASS
Mileage89,279 miles
Since last MOT+15,952 miles
PASS
Mileage73,327 miles
Since last MOT+15,899 miles
PASS
Mileage57,428 miles
Since last MOT+12,692 miles
PASS
Mileage44,736 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 SHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 SHJ

What car is PE53 SHJ?

PE53 SHJ is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE53 SHJ?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 SHJ was 101,702 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 SHJ passed its MOT?

PE53 SHJ has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Sep 2014.

Is PE53 SHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE53 SHJ 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 PE53 SHJ?

PE53 SHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.