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SH53 FWJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1388cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 66,372 miles on the clock, averaging 5,073 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 FWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,372
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
5,073

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

Below average
Latest reading66,372 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,229
Average per year5,073
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH53 FWJ 12k26k39k53k66k '06'17'12

Check SH53 FWJ

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,372 miles
Since last MOT+6,229 miles
PASS
Mileage60,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,143 miles
Since last MOT+6,177 miles
PASS
Mileage53,966 miles
Since last MOT+5,151 miles
PASS
Mileage48,815 miles
Since last MOT+4,385 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,430 miles
Since last MOT+5,566 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,864 miles
Since last MOT+6,054 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,810 miles
Since last MOT+4,208 miles
PASS
Mileage28,602 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,590 miles
Since last MOT+3,196 miles
PASS
Mileage25,394 miles
Since last MOT+5,154 miles
PASS
Mileage20,240 miles
Since last MOT+5,293 miles
PASS
Mileage14,947 miles
Since last MOT+2,979 miles
PASS
Mileage11,968 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 FWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 FWJ

What car is SH53 FWJ?

SH53 FWJ is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH53 FWJ?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 FWJ was 66,372 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 FWJ passed its MOT?

SH53 FWJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2017.

Is SH53 FWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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