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SA53 DXM

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1388cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 37,960 miles on the clock, averaging 495 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SA53 DXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
37,960
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
495

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading37,960 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,146
Average per year495
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA53 DXM 29k31k34k36k38k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage37,960 miles
Since last MOT+5,146 miles
PASS
Mileage32,814 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,763 miles
Since last MOT+2,448 miles
PASS
Mileage30,315 miles
Since last MOT+2,004 miles
PASS
Mileage28,311 miles
Since last MOT+1,440 miles
PASS
Mileage26,871 miles
Since last MOT+1,415 miles
PASS
Mileage25,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,456 miles
Since last MOT+1,644 miles
PASS
Mileage23,812 miles
Since last MOT+1,778 miles
PASS
Mileage22,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,034 miles
Since last MOT+1,752 miles
PASS
Mileage20,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,282 miles
Since last MOT+1,982 miles
PASS
Mileage18,300 miles
Since last MOT+1,897 miles
PASS
Mileage16,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,403 miles
Since last MOT+1,873 miles
PASS
Mileage14,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,530 miles
Since last MOT+1,992 miles
PASS
Mileage12,538 miles
Since last MOT+2,383 miles
PASS
Mileage10,155 miles
Since last MOT+2,114 miles
PASS
Mileage8,041 miles
Since last MOT+3,295 miles
PASS
Mileage4,746 miles
Since last MOT+2,449 miles
PASS
Mileage2,297 miles
PASS
Mileage36,458 miles
Since last MOT+7,407 miles
PASS
Mileage29,051 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 DXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SA53 DXM

What car is SA53 DXM?

SA53 DXM is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SA53 DXM?

The last recorded mileage for SA53 DXM was 37,960 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA53 DXM passed its MOT?

SA53 DXM has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 27 Aug 2024.

Is SA53 DXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA53 DXM 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 SA53 DXM?

SA53 DXM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.