Vehicle summary
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 65,151 miles on the clock, averaging 3,187 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SH53 BVA
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 65,151 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,187 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SH53 BVA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SH53 BVA
What car is SH53 BVA?
SH53 BVA is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SH53 BVA?
The last recorded mileage for SH53 BVA was 65,151 miles, recorded on 11 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH53 BVA passed its MOT?
SH53 BVA has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2019.
Is SH53 BVA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 BVA 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 SH53 BVA?
SH53 BVA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.