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SH53 FWV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 127,724 miles on the clock, averaging 7,412 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 FWV

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,724
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,412

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,724 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,141
Average per year7,412
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 FWV 15k43k71k99k128k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,724 miles
Since last MOT+2,141 miles
PASS
Mileage125,583 miles
Since last MOT+4,958 miles
PASS
Mileage120,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,625 miles
Since last MOT+5,358 miles
PASS
Mileage115,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,267 miles
Since last MOT+5,425 miles
PASS
Mileage109,842 miles
Since last MOT+4,612 miles
PASS
Mileage105,230 miles
Since last MOT+14,228 miles
PASS
Mileage91,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,002 miles
Since last MOT+13,699 miles
PASS
Mileage77,303 miles
Since last MOT+18,193 miles
PASS
Mileage59,110 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,107 miles
Since last MOT+6,737 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,370 miles
Since last MOT+6,407 miles
PASS
Mileage45,963 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,962 miles
Since last MOT+6,067 miles
PASS
Mileage39,895 miles
Since last MOT+6,258 miles
PASS
Mileage33,637 miles
Since last MOT+5,482 miles
PASS
Mileage28,155 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,152 miles
Since last MOT+5,803 miles
PASS
Mileage22,349 miles
Since last MOT+7,574 miles
PASS
Mileage14,775 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SH53 FWV

What car is SH53 FWV?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 FWV?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 FWV was 127,724 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 FWV passed its MOT?

SH53 FWV has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2021.

Is SH53 FWV ULEZ compliant?

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

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