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SH53 HWG

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 140,253 miles on the clock, averaging 12,259 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 HWG

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,253
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,259

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,253 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,654
Average per year12,259
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 HWG 19k49k80k110k140k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage140,253 miles
Since last MOT+13,654 miles
PASS
Mileage126,599 miles
Since last MOT+5,926 miles
PASS
Mileage120,673 miles
Since last MOT+4,869 miles
PASS
Mileage115,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,804 miles
Since last MOT+9,279 miles
PASS
Mileage106,525 miles
Since last MOT+11,826 miles
PASS
Mileage94,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,699 miles
Since last MOT+14,423 miles
PASS
Mileage80,276 miles
Since last MOT+19,167 miles
PASS
Mileage61,109 miles
Since last MOT+23,308 miles
PASS
Mileage37,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,801 miles
Since last MOT+13,851 miles
PASS
Mileage23,950 miles
Since last MOT+4,955 miles
PASS
Mileage18,995 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 HWG
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 HWG

What car is SH53 HWG?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 HWG?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 HWG was 140,253 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 HWG passed its MOT?

SH53 HWG has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 3 Aug 2016.

Is SH53 HWG ULEZ compliant?

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

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