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SH53 HFE

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 101,150 miles on the clock, averaging 6,058 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 HFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,150
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,058

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,150 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,324
Average per year6,058
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 HFE 44k58k72k87k101k '06'16'12

Check SH53 HFE

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,150 miles
Since last MOT+3,324 miles
PASS
Mileage97,826 miles
Since last MOT+54,115 miles
PASS
Mileage43,711 miles
PASS
Mileage87,588 miles
Since last MOT+6,377 miles
PASS
Mileage81,211 miles
Since last MOT+6,315 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,896 miles
Since last MOT+1,361 miles
PASS
Mileage73,535 miles
Since last MOT+8,189 miles
PASS
Mileage65,346 miles
Since last MOT+9,216 miles
PASS
Mileage56,130 miles
Since last MOT+12,517 miles
PASS
Mileage43,613 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 HFE
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 HFE

What car is SH53 HFE?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 HFE?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 HFE was 101,150 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 HFE passed its MOT?

SH53 HFE has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 4 Apr 2016.

Is SH53 HFE ULEZ compliant?

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

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