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SB53 EMF

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 73,884 miles on the clock, averaging 3,746 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 EMF

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,884
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,746

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,884 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,746
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 EMF 13k28k43k59k74k '06'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,884 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,767 miles
Since last MOT+5,256 miles
PASS
Mileage68,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,511 miles
Since last MOT+3,805 miles
PASS
Mileage64,706 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,687 miles
Since last MOT+3,545 miles
PASS
Mileage61,142 miles
Since last MOT+1,422 miles
PASS
Mileage59,720 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,696 miles
Since last MOT+1,874 miles
PASS
Mileage57,822 miles
Since last MOT+2,539 miles
PASS
Mileage55,283 miles
Since last MOT+2,197 miles
PASS
Mileage53,086 miles
Since last MOT+2,501 miles
PASS
Mileage50,585 miles
Since last MOT+3,887 miles
PASS
Mileage46,698 miles
Since last MOT+4,739 miles
PASS
Mileage41,959 miles
Since last MOT+6,016 miles
PASS
Mileage35,943 miles
Since last MOT+1,796 miles
PASS
Mileage34,147 miles
Since last MOT+2,946 miles
PASS
Mileage31,201 miles
Since last MOT+4,648 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,553 miles
Since last MOT+7,017 miles
PASS
Mileage19,536 miles
Since last MOT+6,979 miles
PASS
Mileage12,557 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SB53 EMF

What car is SB53 EMF?

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

What is the mileage of SB53 EMF?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 EMF was 73,884 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 EMF passed its MOT?

SB53 EMF has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2023.

Is SB53 EMF ULEZ compliant?

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

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