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SB53 GWC

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 72,366 miles on the clock, averaging 4,760 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 GWC

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,366
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,760

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading72,366 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,009
Average per year4,760
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 GWC 21k34k47k60k72k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,366 miles
Since last MOT+2,009 miles
PASS
Mileage70,357 miles
Since last MOT+1,401 miles
PASS
Mileage68,956 miles
Since last MOT+7,422 miles
PASS
Mileage61,534 miles
Since last MOT+3,326 miles
PASS
Mileage58,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,208 miles
Since last MOT+5,141 miles
PASS
Mileage53,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,067 miles
Since last MOT+6,286 miles
PASS
Mileage46,781 miles
Since last MOT+10,572 miles
PASS
Mileage36,209 miles
Since last MOT+5,664 miles
PASS
Mileage30,545 miles
Since last MOT+9,119 miles
PASS
Mileage21,426 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 GWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 GWC

What car is SB53 GWC?

SB53 GWC is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB53 GWC?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 GWC was 72,366 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 GWC passed its MOT?

SB53 GWC has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2017.

Is SB53 GWC ULEZ compliant?

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

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