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SB53 VDR

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 62,098 miles on the clock, averaging 4,556 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 VDR

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,098
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,556

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

Low mileage
Latest reading62,098 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,556
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB53 VDR 20k30k41k52k62k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,098 miles
Since last MOT+5,063 miles
PASS
Mileage57,035 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,035 miles
Since last MOT+6,969 miles
PASS
Mileage50,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,066 miles
Since last MOT+5,448 miles
PASS
Mileage44,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,618 miles
Since last MOT+4,175 miles
PASS
Mileage40,443 miles
Since last MOT+4,384 miles
PASS
Mileage36,059 miles
Since last MOT+4,285 miles
PASS
Mileage31,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,774 miles
Since last MOT+4,129 miles
PASS
Mileage27,645 miles
Since last MOT+4,287 miles
PASS
Mileage23,358 miles
Since last MOT+3,563 miles
PASS
Mileage19,795 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SB53 VDR

What car is SB53 VDR?

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

What is the mileage of SB53 VDR?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 VDR was 62,098 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 VDR passed its MOT?

SB53 VDR has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2016.

Is SB53 VDR ULEZ compliant?

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

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