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SH53 HDG

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 81,250 miles on the clock, averaging 7,042 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 HDG

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,250
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,042

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 reading81,250 miles
Reading date
Miles last year73
Average per year7,042
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH53 HDG 21k36k51k66k81k '06'15'11

Check SH53 HDG

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,250 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,177 miles
Since last MOT+11,426 miles
PASS
Mileage69,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,751 miles
Since last MOT+6,399 miles
PASS
Mileage63,352 miles
Since last MOT+7,054 miles
PASS
Mileage56,298 miles
Since last MOT+8,147 miles
PASS
Mileage48,151 miles
Since last MOT+8,081 miles
PASS
Mileage40,070 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,061 miles
Since last MOT+5,951 miles
PASS
Mileage34,110 miles
Since last MOT+6,346 miles
PASS
Mileage27,764 miles
Since last MOT+6,767 miles
PASS
Mileage20,997 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 HDG
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 HDG

What car is SH53 HDG?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 HDG?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 HDG was 81,250 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 HDG passed its MOT?

SH53 HDG has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2015.

Is SH53 HDG ULEZ compliant?

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

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