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SD53 VFM

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 97,670 miles on the clock, averaging 4,451 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SD53 VFM

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,670
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,451

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 reading97,670 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,641
Average per year4,451
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD53 VFM 20k40k59k78k98k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage97,670 miles
Since last MOT+9,641 miles
PASS
Mileage88,029 miles
Since last MOT+3,391 miles
PASS
Mileage84,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,638 miles
Since last MOT+4,278 miles
PASS
Mileage80,360 miles
Since last MOT+2,111 miles
PASS
Mileage78,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,249 miles
Since last MOT+3,479 miles
PASS
Mileage74,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,770 miles
Since last MOT+3,940 miles
PASS
Mileage70,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,830 miles
Since last MOT+3,055 miles
PASS
Mileage67,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,775 miles
Since last MOT+4,232 miles
PASS
Mileage63,543 miles
Since last MOT+3,556 miles
PASS
Mileage59,987 miles
Since last MOT+3,194 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,793 miles
Since last MOT+3,739 miles
PASS
Mileage53,054 miles
Since last MOT+4,065 miles
PASS
Mileage48,989 miles
Since last MOT+4,528 miles
PASS
Mileage44,461 miles
Since last MOT+7,028 miles
PASS
Mileage37,433 miles
Since last MOT+5,216 miles
PASS
Mileage32,217 miles
Since last MOT+6,688 miles
PASS
Mileage25,529 miles
Since last MOT+5,260 miles
PASS
Mileage20,269 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 VFM
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 VFM

What car is SD53 VFM?

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

What is the mileage of SD53 VFM?

The last recorded mileage for SD53 VFM was 97,670 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD53 VFM passed its MOT?

SD53 VFM has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 19 Feb 2024.

Is SD53 VFM ULEZ compliant?

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

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