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SH53 BVR

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 100,167 miles on the clock, averaging 9,082 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 BVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,167
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
9,082

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading100,167 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year9,082
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH53 BVR 23k42k62k81k100k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,167 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,160 miles
Since last MOT+9,906 miles
PASS
Mileage90,254 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,237 miles
Since last MOT+15,345 miles
PASS
Mileage74,892 miles
Since last MOT+9,425 miles
PASS
Mileage65,467 miles
Since last MOT+8,460 miles
PASS
Mileage57,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,007 miles
Since last MOT+9,419 miles
PASS
Mileage47,588 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,519 miles
Since last MOT+9,360 miles
PASS
Mileage38,159 miles
Since last MOT+9,742 miles
PASS
Mileage28,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,417 miles
Since last MOT+5,175 miles
PASS
Mileage23,242 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 BVR
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 BVR

What car is SH53 BVR?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 BVR?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 BVR was 100,167 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 BVR passed its MOT?

SH53 BVR has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2015.

Is SH53 BVR ULEZ compliant?

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

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