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SD53 VFC

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 57,498 miles on the clock, averaging 1,304 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SD53 VFC

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,498
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
1,304

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

Low mileage
Latest reading57,498 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,304
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD53 VFC 43k47k50k54k57k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,498 miles
Since last MOT+2,197 miles
PASS
Mileage55,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,301 miles
Since last MOT+4,416 miles
PASS
Mileage50,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,885 miles
Since last MOT+1,882 miles
PASS
Mileage49,003 miles
Since last MOT+4,000 miles
PASS
Mileage45,003 miles
Since last MOT+3,864 miles
PASS
Mileage41,139 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,097 miles
PASS
Mileage86,294 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,269 miles
Since last MOT+2,108 miles
PASS
Mileage84,161 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,161 miles
Since last MOT+4,380 miles
PASS
Mileage79,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,781 miles
Since last MOT+11,202 miles
PASS
Mileage68,579 miles
Since last MOT+12,339 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,240 miles
Since last MOT+13,372 miles
PASS
Mileage42,868 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SD53 VFC

What car is SD53 VFC?

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

What is the mileage of SD53 VFC?

The last recorded mileage for SD53 VFC was 57,498 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD53 VFC passed its MOT?

SD53 VFC has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2018.

Is SD53 VFC ULEZ compliant?

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

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