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SH53 DXL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 103,751 miles on the clock, averaging 8,417 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 DXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,751
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,417

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading103,751 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,417
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH53 DXL 10k34k57k80k104k '06'17'12

Check SH53 DXL

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,751 miles
Since last MOT+6,063 miles
PASS
Mileage97,688 miles
Since last MOT+1,963 miles
PASS
Mileage95,725 miles
Since last MOT+6,054 miles
PASS
Mileage89,671 miles
Since last MOT+9,142 miles
PASS
Mileage80,529 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,414 miles
Since last MOT+8,719 miles
PASS
Mileage71,695 miles
Since last MOT+8,289 miles
PASS
Mileage63,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,406 miles
Since last MOT+8,105 miles
PASS
Mileage55,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,301 miles
Since last MOT+7,829 miles
PASS
Mileage47,472 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,470 miles
Since last MOT+8,764 miles
PASS
Mileage38,706 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage28,394 miles
Since last MOT+11,109 miles
PASS
Mileage17,285 miles
Since last MOT+6,819 miles
PASS
Mileage10,466 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SH53 DXL

What car is SH53 DXL?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 DXL?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 DXL was 103,751 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 DXL passed its MOT?

SH53 DXL has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Jul 2017.

Is SH53 DXL ULEZ compliant?

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

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