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SK53 SVJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 172,892 miles on the clock, averaging 8,397 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SK53 SVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,892
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,397

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading172,892 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,404
Average per year8,397
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK53 SVJ 18k57k95k134k173k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage172,892 miles
Since last MOT+1,404 miles
PASS
Mileage171,488 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,457 miles
Since last MOT+1,519 miles
PASS
Mileage169,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,938 miles
Since last MOT+1,579 miles
PASS
Mileage168,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,359 miles
Since last MOT+884 miles
PASS
Mileage167,475 miles
Since last MOT+1,019 miles
PASS
Mileage166,456 miles
Since last MOT+1,499 miles
PASS
Mileage164,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,957 miles
Since last MOT+104,821 miles
PASS
Mileage60,136 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,136 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage53,712 miles
Since last MOT+2,483 miles
PASS
Mileage51,229 miles
Since last MOT+2,687 miles
PASS
Mileage48,542 miles
Since last MOT+3,268 miles
PASS
Mileage45,274 miles
Since last MOT+4,694 miles
PASS
Mileage40,580 miles
Since last MOT+3,976 miles
PASS
Mileage36,604 miles
Since last MOT+3,258 miles
PASS
Mileage33,346 miles
Since last MOT+1,016 miles
PASS
Mileage32,330 miles
Since last MOT+2,230 miles
PASS
Mileage30,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,100 miles
Since last MOT+4,396 miles
PASS
Mileage25,704 miles
Since last MOT+7,818 miles
PASS
Mileage17,886 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 SVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SK53 SVJ

What car is SK53 SVJ?

SK53 SVJ is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SK53 SVJ?

The last recorded mileage for SK53 SVJ was 172,892 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK53 SVJ passed its MOT?

SK53 SVJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 20 Nov 2024.

Is SK53 SVJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK53 SVJ 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 SVJ?

SK53 SVJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.