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SB53 AXM

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 52,450 miles on the clock, averaging 3,058 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 AXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
52,450
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
3,058

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading52,450 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,540
Average per year3,058
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 AXM 16k25k34k43k52k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage52,450 miles
Since last MOT+1,540 miles
PASS
Mileage50,910 miles
Since last MOT+1,346 miles
PASS
Mileage49,564 miles
Since last MOT+2,297 miles
PASS
Mileage47,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,267 miles
Since last MOT+2,576 miles
PASS
Mileage44,691 miles
Since last MOT+2,735 miles
PASS
Mileage41,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,956 miles
Since last MOT+2,846 miles
PASS
Mileage39,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,110 miles
Since last MOT+2,983 miles
PASS
Mileage36,127 miles
Since last MOT+2,886 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,241 miles
Since last MOT+3,939 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,302 miles
Since last MOT+3,882 miles
PASS
Mileage25,420 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,420 miles
Since last MOT+5,285 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,135 miles
Since last MOT+4,320 miles
PASS
Mileage15,815 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 AXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 AXM

What car is SB53 AXM?

SB53 AXM is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB53 AXM?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 AXM was 52,450 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 AXM passed its MOT?

SB53 AXM has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 2 Oct 2018.

Is SB53 AXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 AXM 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 SB53 AXM?

SB53 AXM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.