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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 105,265 miles on the clock, averaging 5,462 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SB53 VXE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 105,265 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 276 |
| Average per year | 5,462 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SB53 VXE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 VXE
What car is SB53 VXE?
SB53 VXE is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SB53 VXE?
The last recorded mileage for SB53 VXE was 105,265 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB53 VXE passed its MOT?
SB53 VXE has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2022.
Is SB53 VXE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 VXE 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 VXE?
SB53 VXE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.