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SB53 VCO

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 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 121,539 miles on the clock, averaging 5,103 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 VCO

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,539
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,103

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

Below average
Latest reading121,539 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,108
Average per year5,103
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 VCO 39k60k81k101k122k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,539 miles
Since last MOT+6,108 miles
PASS
Mileage115,431 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,350 miles
Since last MOT+7,085 miles
PASS
Mileage108,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,265 miles
Since last MOT+6,384 miles
PASS
Mileage101,881 miles
Since last MOT+6,851 miles
PASS
Mileage95,030 miles
Since last MOT+7,608 miles
PASS
Mileage87,422 miles
Since last MOT+5,052 miles
PASS
Mileage82,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,370 miles
Since last MOT+4,529 miles
PASS
Mileage77,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,841 miles
Since last MOT+2,947 miles
PASS
Mileage74,894 miles
Since last MOT+2,751 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,143 miles
Since last MOT+2,820 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,323 miles
Since last MOT+498 miles
PASS
Mileage68,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,825 miles
Since last MOT+4,911 miles
PASS
Mileage63,914 miles
Since last MOT+7,076 miles
PASS
Mileage56,838 miles
Since last MOT+5,992 miles
PASS
Mileage50,846 miles
Since last MOT+4,877 miles
PASS
Mileage45,969 miles
Since last MOT+6,494 miles
PASS
Mileage39,475 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 VCO
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 VCO

What car is SB53 VCO?

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

What is the mileage of SB53 VCO?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 VCO was 121,539 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 VCO passed its MOT?

SB53 VCO has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2022.

Is SB53 VCO ULEZ compliant?

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

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