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SH53 HWV

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 47,819 miles on the clock, averaging 4,178 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 HWV

MOT Status
Due date passed
47,819
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,178

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 reading47,819 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year4,178
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 HWV 16k24k32k40k48k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,819 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,816 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,783 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,736 miles
Since last MOT+8,210 miles
PASS
Mileage39,526 miles
Since last MOT+9,176 miles
PASS
Mileage30,350 miles
Since last MOT+7,254 miles
PASS
Mileage23,096 miles
Since last MOT+8,528 miles
PASS
Mileage14,568 miles
Since last MOT+9,747 miles
PASS
Mileage4,821 miles
PASS
Mileage22,559 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,558 miles
Since last MOT+6,361 miles
PASS
Mileage16,197 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 HWV
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 HWV

What car is SH53 HWV?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 HWV?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 HWV was 47,819 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 HWV passed its MOT?

SH53 HWV has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2014.

Is SH53 HWV ULEZ compliant?

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

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