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SH53 HFX

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 87,474 miles on the clock, averaging 5,387 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 HFX

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,474
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,387

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 reading87,474 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,387
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 HFX 21k37k54k71k87k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,474 miles
Since last MOT+3,242 miles
PASS
Mileage84,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,232 miles
Since last MOT+3,464 miles
PASS
Mileage80,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,768 miles
Since last MOT+2,841 miles
PASS
Mileage77,927 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,927 miles
Since last MOT+3,416 miles
PASS
Mileage74,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,511 miles
Since last MOT+2,283 miles
PASS
Mileage72,228 miles
Since last MOT+1,308 miles
PASS
Mileage70,920 miles
Since last MOT+1,216 miles
PASS
Mileage69,704 miles
Since last MOT+4,356 miles
PASS
Mileage65,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,348 miles
Since last MOT+9,017 miles
PASS
Mileage56,331 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,325 miles
Since last MOT+10,197 miles
PASS
Mileage46,128 miles
Since last MOT+10,436 miles
PASS
Mileage35,692 miles
Since last MOT+10,357 miles
PASS
Mileage25,335 miles
Since last MOT+4,567 miles
PASS
Mileage20,768 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 HFX
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 HFX

What car is SH53 HFX?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 HFX?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 HFX was 87,474 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 HFX passed its MOT?

SH53 HFX has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2019.

Is SH53 HFX ULEZ compliant?

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

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