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SB53 BLV

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 81,140 miles on the clock, averaging 5,332 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 BLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,140
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,332

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 reading81,140 miles
Reading date
Miles last year740
Average per year5,332
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 BLV 23k37k52k67k81k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage81,140 miles
Since last MOT+740 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,400 miles
Since last MOT+2,950 miles
PASS
Mileage77,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,450 miles
Since last MOT+5,103 miles
PASS
Mileage72,347 miles
Since last MOT+3,511 miles
PASS
Mileage68,836 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,830 miles
Since last MOT+10,959 miles
PASS
Mileage57,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,871 miles
Since last MOT+15,343 miles
PASS
Mileage42,528 miles
Since last MOT+1,795 miles
PASS
Mileage40,733 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,732 miles
Since last MOT+3,123 miles
PASS
Mileage37,609 miles
Since last MOT+3,685 miles
PASS
Mileage33,924 miles
Since last MOT+3,586 miles
PASS
Mileage30,338 miles
Since last MOT+2,743 miles
PASS
Mileage27,595 miles
Since last MOT+4,494 miles
PASS
Mileage23,101 miles
Since last MOT+241 miles
PASS
Mileage22,860 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 BLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 BLV

What car is SB53 BLV?

SB53 BLV is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB53 BLV?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 BLV was 81,140 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 BLV passed its MOT?

SB53 BLV has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 16 Oct 2017.

Is SB53 BLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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