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SH53 VDJ

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 73,941 miles on the clock at the last MOT.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 VDJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,941
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Latest reading73,941 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-9
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 VDJ 286k286k286k286k286k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,941 miles
PASS
Mileage73,950 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,945 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
PASS
Mileage73,941 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,938 miles
PASS
Mileage73,950 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
PASS
Mileage73,936 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
PASS
Mileage73,934 miles
PASS
Mileage129,730 miles
Since last MOT+299 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,431 miles
Since last MOT+17,309 miles
PASS
Mileage112,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,122 miles
Since last MOT+21,119 miles
PASS
Mileage91,003 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,307 miles
Since last MOT+29,637 miles
PASS
Mileage61,670 miles
Since last MOT+6,320 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,350 miles
Since last MOT+7,234 miles
PASS
Mileage48,116 miles
Since last MOT+4,362 miles
PASS
Mileage43,754 miles
Since last MOT+1,544 miles
PASS
Mileage42,210 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,208 miles
Since last MOT+2,609 miles
PASS
Mileage39,599 miles
Since last MOT+2,354 miles
PASS
Mileage37,245 miles
Since last MOT+2,479 miles
PASS
Mileage34,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,766 miles
Since last MOT+2,916 miles
PASS
Mileage31,850 miles
PASS
Mileage285,533 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 VDJ
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 VDJ

What car is SH53 VDJ?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 VDJ?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 VDJ was 73,941 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 VDJ passed its MOT?

SH53 VDJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2024.

Is SH53 VDJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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