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SH53 BVP

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 63,743 miles on the clock, averaging 4,876 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 BVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,743
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,876

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading63,743 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,328
Average per year4,876
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 BVP 23k33k44k54k64k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,743 miles
Since last MOT+2,328 miles
PASS
Mileage61,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,415 miles
Since last MOT+2,771 miles
PASS
Mileage58,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,644 miles
Since last MOT+2,297 miles
PASS
Mileage56,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,347 miles
Since last MOT+2,472 miles
PASS
Mileage53,875 miles
Since last MOT+2,923 miles
PASS
Mileage50,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,952 miles
Since last MOT+2,894 miles
PASS
Mileage48,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,058 miles
Since last MOT+9,074 miles
PASS
Mileage38,984 miles
Since last MOT+15,710 miles
PASS
Mileage23,274 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 BVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 BVP

What car is SH53 BVP?

SH53 BVP is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH53 BVP?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 BVP was 63,743 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 BVP passed its MOT?

SH53 BVP has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2015.

Is SH53 BVP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 BVP 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 BVP?

SH53 BVP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.