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 1988cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 96,976 miles on the clock, averaging 6,685 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for SD53 OEF
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 96,976 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,685 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)
Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SD53 OEF |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SD — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SD53 OEF
What car is SD53 OEF?
SD53 OEF is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SD53 OEF?
The last recorded mileage for SD53 OEF was 96,976 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SD53 OEF passed its MOT?
SD53 OEF has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2018.
Is SD53 OEF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD53 OEF 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 SD53 OEF?
SD53 OEF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.