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SH53 HFU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 56,276 miles on the clock, averaging 3,468 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 HFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,276
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,468

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 reading56,276 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year3,468
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 HFU 25k33k41k48k56k '09'18'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,276 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,272 miles
Since last MOT+4,124 miles
PASS
Mileage52,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,148 miles
Since last MOT+6,047 miles
PASS
Mileage46,101 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,018 miles
Since last MOT+6,912 miles
PASS
Mileage39,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,106 miles
Since last MOT+8,689 miles
PASS
Mileage30,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,417 miles
Since last MOT+9,904 miles
PASS
Mileage20,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,513 miles
Since last MOT+10,237 miles
PASS
Mileage10,276 miles
Since last MOT+3,644 miles
PASS
Mileage6,632 miles
PASS
Mileage28,404 miles
Since last MOT+3,490 miles
PASS
Mileage24,914 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SH53 HFU

What car is SH53 HFU?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 HFU?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 HFU was 56,276 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 HFU passed its MOT?

SH53 HFU has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2018.

Is SH53 HFU ULEZ compliant?

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

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