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SH53 HDJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 62,784 miles on the clock, averaging 3,047 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 HDJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,784
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,047

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

Low mileage
Latest reading62,784 miles
Reading date
Miles last year65
Average per year3,047
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 HDJ 18k29k40k52k63k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,784 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,719 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,588 miles
Since last MOT+8,597 miles
PASS
Mileage53,991 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,917 miles
Since last MOT+10,762 miles
PASS
Mileage43,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,155 miles
Since last MOT+12,176 miles
PASS
Mileage30,979 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,978 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,965 miles
Since last MOT+4,351 miles
PASS
Mileage26,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,614 miles
Since last MOT+6,414 miles
PASS
Mileage20,200 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,198 miles
Since last MOT+5,226 miles
PASS
Mileage14,972 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,971 miles
Since last MOT+5,434 miles
PASS
Mileage9,537 miles
Since last MOT+4,991 miles
PASS
Mileage4,546 miles
Since last MOT+4,439 miles
PASS
Mileage107 miles
PASS
Mileage43,147 miles
Since last MOT+5,229 miles
PASS
Mileage37,918 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,917 miles
Since last MOT+5,068 miles
PASS
Mileage32,849 miles
Since last MOT+5,499 miles
PASS
Mileage27,350 miles
Since last MOT+3,387 miles
PASS
Mileage23,963 miles
Since last MOT+6,133 miles
PASS
Mileage17,830 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SH53 HDJ

What car is SH53 HDJ?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 HDJ?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 HDJ was 62,784 miles, recorded on 22 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 HDJ passed its MOT?

SH53 HDJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 22 Jun 2021.

Is SH53 HDJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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