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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 81,986 miles on the clock, averaging 3,682 miles per year, well below 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 EXP
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 81,986 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 363 |
| Average per year | 3,682 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SC53 EXP |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 EXP
What car is SC53 EXP?
SC53 EXP is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SC53 EXP?
The last recorded mileage for SC53 EXP was 81,986 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SC53 EXP passed its MOT?
SC53 EXP has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2018.
Is SC53 EXP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SC53 EXP 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 EXP?
SC53 EXP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.