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 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 78,721 miles on the clock, averaging 5,536 miles per year, below 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 SH53 BVG
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 78,721 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,536 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SH53 BVG |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SH53 BVG
What car is SH53 BVG?
SH53 BVG is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SH53 BVG?
The last recorded mileage for SH53 BVG was 78,721 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH53 BVG passed its MOT?
SH53 BVG has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2017.
Is SH53 BVG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 BVG 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 BVG?
SH53 BVG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.