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SE53 UBD

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 97,386 miles on the clock, averaging 3,800 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SE53 UBD

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,386
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,800

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading97,386 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,497
Average per year3,800
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SE53 UBD 27k44k62k80k97k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage97,386 miles
Since last MOT+2,497 miles
PASS
Mileage94,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,889 miles
Since last MOT+1,584 miles
PASS
Mileage93,305 miles
Since last MOT+1,896 miles
PASS
Mileage91,409 miles
Since last MOT+3,501 miles
PASS
Mileage87,908 miles
Since last MOT+4,131 miles
PASS
Mileage83,777 miles
Since last MOT+2,292 miles
PASS
Mileage81,485 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,482 miles
Since last MOT+3,194 miles
PASS
Mileage78,288 miles
Since last MOT+2,951 miles
PASS
Mileage75,337 miles
Since last MOT+3,691 miles
PASS
Mileage71,646 miles
Since last MOT+3,709 miles
PASS
Mileage67,937 miles
Since last MOT+4,615 miles
PASS
Mileage63,322 miles
Since last MOT+4,679 miles
PASS
Mileage58,643 miles
PASS
Mileage92,956 miles
Since last MOT+44,877 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,079 miles
Since last MOT+6,043 miles
PASS
Mileage42,036 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,034 miles
Since last MOT+5,591 miles
PASS
Mileage36,443 miles
Since last MOT+4,704 miles
PASS
Mileage31,739 miles
Since last MOT+4,532 miles
PASS
Mileage27,207 miles
Since last MOT+377 miles
PASS
Mileage26,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,830 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 UBD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSE — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SE53 UBD

What car is SE53 UBD?

SE53 UBD is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SE53 UBD?

The last recorded mileage for SE53 UBD was 97,386 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SE53 UBD passed its MOT?

SE53 UBD has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 18 Aug 2025.

Is SE53 UBD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SE53 UBD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SE53 UBD?

SE53 UBD is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.