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SH53 GXJ

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 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 121,149 miles on the clock, averaging 9,885 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 GXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,149
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,885

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading121,149 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,885
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 GXJ 13k40k67k94k121k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,149 miles
Since last MOT+1,530 miles
PASS
Mileage119,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,619 miles
Since last MOT+2,106 miles
PASS
Mileage117,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,513 miles
Since last MOT+1,892 miles
PASS
Mileage115,621 miles
Since last MOT+276 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,345 miles
Since last MOT+10,340 miles
PASS
Mileage105,005 miles
Since last MOT+8,727 miles
PASS
Mileage96,278 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,228 miles
Since last MOT+7,422 miles
PASS
Mileage88,806 miles
Since last MOT+13,919 miles
PASS
Mileage74,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,887 miles
Since last MOT+19,116 miles
PASS
Mileage55,771 miles
Since last MOT+15,701 miles
PASS
Mileage40,070 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,070 miles
Since last MOT+25,423 miles
PASS
Mileage14,647 miles
Since last MOT+1,998 miles
PASS
Mileage12,649 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 GXJ
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 GXJ

What car is SH53 GXJ?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 GXJ?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 GXJ was 121,149 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 GXJ passed its MOT?

SH53 GXJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2017.

Is SH53 GXJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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