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SD53 TZU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 82,583 miles on the clock, averaging 7,355 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SD53 TZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,583
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
7,355

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading82,583 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-898,937
Average per year7,355
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD53 TZU 36k47k59k71k83k '06'13'11

Check SD53 TZU

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,583 miles
PASS
Mileage981,520 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage981,515 miles
Since last MOT+904,205 miles
PASS
Mileage77,310 miles
Since last MOT+4,398 miles
PASS
Mileage72,912 miles
Since last MOT+6,880 miles
PASS
Mileage66,032 miles
Since last MOT+14,599 miles
PASS
Mileage51,433 miles
Since last MOT+15,829 miles
PASS
Mileage35,604 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 TZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SD53 TZU

What car is SD53 TZU?

SD53 TZU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SD53 TZU?

The last recorded mileage for SD53 TZU was 82,583 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD53 TZU passed its MOT?

SD53 TZU has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Feb 2013.

Is SD53 TZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD53 TZU 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 TZU?

SD53 TZU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.