Vehicle summary
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 173,364 miles on the clock, averaging 12,296 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SB53 VWA
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 173,364 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,296 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SB53 VWA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SB — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SB53 VWA
What car is SB53 VWA?
SB53 VWA is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SB53 VWA?
The last recorded mileage for SB53 VWA was 173,364 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB53 VWA passed its MOT?
SB53 VWA has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2019.
Is SB53 VWA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 VWA 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 VWA?
SB53 VWA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.