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 1796cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 133,543 miles on the clock, averaging 12,824 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for SC53 BCX
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 133,543 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,824 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SC53 BCX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SC — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SC53 BCX
What car is SC53 BCX?
SC53 BCX is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SC53 BCX?
The last recorded mileage for SC53 BCX was 133,543 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SC53 BCX passed its MOT?
SC53 BCX has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2015.
Is SC53 BCX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SC53 BCX 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 SC53 BCX?
SC53 BCX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.