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SD53 UNM

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 1796cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 136,296 miles on the clock, averaging 9,272 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 SD53 UNM

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,296
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,272

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading136,296 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year9,272
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD53 UNM 28k55k82k109k136k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,296 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,287 miles
Since last MOT+6,212 miles
PASS
Mileage130,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,075 miles
Since last MOT+3,411 miles
PASS
Mileage126,664 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,661 miles
Since last MOT+10,089 miles
PASS
Mileage116,572 miles
Since last MOT+137 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,435 miles
Since last MOT+45,387 miles
PASS
Mileage71,048 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,048 miles
Since last MOT+4,693 miles
PASS
Mileage66,355 miles
Since last MOT+5,214 miles
PASS
Mileage61,141 miles
Since last MOT+8,354 miles
PASS
Mileage52,787 miles
Since last MOT+5,921 miles
PASS
Mileage46,866 miles
Since last MOT+6,115 miles
PASS
Mileage40,751 miles
Since last MOT+7,648 miles
PASS
Mileage33,103 miles
Since last MOT+5,377 miles
PASS
Mileage27,726 miles

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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

RegistrationSD53 UNM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SD53 UNM

What car is SD53 UNM?

SD53 UNM is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SD53 UNM?

The last recorded mileage for SD53 UNM was 136,296 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD53 UNM passed its MOT?

SD53 UNM has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2018.

Is SD53 UNM ULEZ compliant?

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

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