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SH53 HDV

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 119,543 miles on the clock, averaging 8,980 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 HDV

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,543
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,980

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,543 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,854
Average per year8,980
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 HDV 26k49k73k96k120k '06'17'12

Check SH53 HDV

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,543 miles
Since last MOT+6,854 miles
PASS
Mileage112,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,689 miles
Since last MOT+15,211 miles
PASS
Mileage97,478 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,477 miles
Since last MOT+27,349 miles
PASS
Mileage70,128 miles
Since last MOT+5,346 miles
PASS
Mileage64,782 miles
Since last MOT+7,571 miles
PASS
Mileage57,211 miles
Since last MOT+9,840 miles
PASS
Mileage47,371 miles
Since last MOT+8,129 miles
PASS
Mileage39,242 miles
Since last MOT+828 miles
PASS
Mileage38,414 miles
Since last MOT+12,913 miles
PASS
Mileage25,501 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 HDV
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 HDV

What car is SH53 HDV?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 HDV?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 HDV was 119,543 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 HDV passed its MOT?

SH53 HDV has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2017.

Is SH53 HDV ULEZ compliant?

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

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