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SB53 GXL

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 82,404 miles on the clock, averaging 4,152 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 GXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,404
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,152

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,404 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,875
Average per year4,152
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 GXL 33k45k58k70k82k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,404 miles
Since last MOT+5,875 miles
PASS
Mileage76,529 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,529 miles
Since last MOT+2,176 miles
PASS
Mileage74,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,353 miles
Since last MOT+3,464 miles
PASS
Mileage70,889 miles
Since last MOT+11,018 miles
PASS
Mileage59,871 miles
Since last MOT+6,782 miles
PASS
Mileage53,089 miles
Since last MOT+223 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,866 miles
Since last MOT+2,422 miles
PASS
Mileage50,444 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,443 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
PASS
Mileage50,430 miles
Since last MOT+2,885 miles
PASS
Mileage47,545 miles
Since last MOT+2,143 miles
PASS
Mileage45,402 miles
Since last MOT+4,103 miles
PASS
Mileage41,299 miles
Since last MOT+6,799 miles
PASS
Mileage34,500 miles
PASS
Mileage34,605 miles
Since last MOT+1,657 miles
PASS
Mileage32,948 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 GXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 GXL

What car is SB53 GXL?

SB53 GXL is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SB53 GXL?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 GXL was 82,404 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 GXL passed its MOT?

SB53 GXL has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2018.

Is SB53 GXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 GXL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 GXL?

SB53 GXL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.