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SH53 PZP

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 82,078 miles on the clock, averaging 10,070 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 PZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,078
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,070

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 reading82,078 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,070
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 PZP 16k33k49k66k82k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,078 miles
Since last MOT+5,330 miles
PASS
Mileage76,748 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,746 miles
Since last MOT+2,571 miles
PASS
Mileage74,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,175 miles
Since last MOT+7,880 miles
PASS
Mileage66,295 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,280 miles
Since last MOT+12,357 miles
PASS
Mileage53,923 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,909 miles
Since last MOT+13,381 miles
PASS
Mileage40,528 miles
Since last MOT+11,784 miles
PASS
Mileage28,744 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,728 miles
Since last MOT+12,262 miles
PASS
Mileage16,466 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 PZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 PZP

What car is SH53 PZP?

SH53 PZP is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH53 PZP?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 PZP was 82,078 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 PZP passed its MOT?

SH53 PZP has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2013.

Is SH53 PZP ULEZ compliant?

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

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