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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 108,620 miles on the clock, averaging 7,273 miles per year, below 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 SA53 UHD
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 108,620 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,636 |
| Average per year | 7,273 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 | SA53 UHD |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SA — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SA53 UHD
What car is SA53 UHD?
SA53 UHD is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SA53 UHD?
The last recorded mileage for SA53 UHD was 108,620 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SA53 UHD passed its MOT?
SA53 UHD has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 16 Sep 2017.
Is SA53 UHD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA53 UHD 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 UHD?
SA53 UHD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.