Vehicle summary
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 129,443 miles on the clock, averaging 9,536 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SH53 HGX
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 129,443 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,048 |
| Average per year | 9,536 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SH53 HGX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SH53 HGX
What car is SH53 HGX?
SH53 HGX is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SH53 HGX?
The last recorded mileage for SH53 HGX was 129,443 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH53 HGX passed its MOT?
SH53 HGX has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2017.
Is SH53 HGX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 HGX 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 HGX?
SH53 HGX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.