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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 66,940 miles on the clock, averaging 6,154 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SH53 BXL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 66,940 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,123 |
| Average per year | 6,154 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SH53 BXL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 BXL
What car is SH53 BXL?
SH53 BXL is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SH53 BXL?
The last recorded mileage for SH53 BXL was 66,940 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH53 BXL passed its MOT?
SH53 BXL has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2014.
Is SH53 BXL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 BXL 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 BXL?
SH53 BXL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.