Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 114,778 miles on the clock, averaging 15,835 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 SK53 OVJ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 114,778 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,203 |
| Average per year | 15,835 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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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
| Registration | SK53 OVJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SK — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SK53 OVJ
What car is SK53 OVJ?
SK53 OVJ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SK53 OVJ?
The last recorded mileage for SK53 OVJ was 114,778 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2010 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SK53 OVJ passed its MOT?
SK53 OVJ has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Sep 2010.
Is SK53 OVJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK53 OVJ 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 SK53 OVJ?
SK53 OVJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.