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SH53 BWE

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 88,904 miles on the clock, averaging 4,912 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 BWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,904
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,912

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 reading88,904 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,422
Average per year4,912
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 BWE 29k44k59k74k89k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,904 miles
Since last MOT+1,422 miles
PASS
Mileage87,482 miles
Since last MOT+818 miles
PASS
Mileage86,664 miles
Since last MOT+922 miles
PASS
Mileage85,742 miles
Since last MOT+1,730 miles
PASS
Mileage84,012 miles
Since last MOT+1,894 miles
PASS
Mileage82,118 miles
Since last MOT+1,576 miles
PASS
Mileage80,542 miles
Since last MOT+2,547 miles
PASS
Mileage77,995 miles
Since last MOT+3,825 miles
PASS
Mileage74,170 miles
Since last MOT+287 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,883 miles
Since last MOT+11,160 miles
PASS
Mileage62,723 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,723 miles
Since last MOT+11,284 miles
PASS
Mileage51,439 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,438 miles
Since last MOT+9,340 miles
PASS
Mileage42,098 miles
Since last MOT+13,438 miles
PASS
Mileage28,660 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 BWE
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 BWE

What car is SH53 BWE?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 BWE?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 BWE was 88,904 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 BWE passed its MOT?

SH53 BWE has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2019.

Is SH53 BWE ULEZ compliant?

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

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