Vehicle summary
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 88,220 miles on the clock, averaging 6,874 miles per year, below 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 SWU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 88,220 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,181 |
| Average per year | 6,874 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 SWU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 SWU
What car is SK53 SWU?
SK53 SWU is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SK53 SWU?
The last recorded mileage for SK53 SWU was 88,220 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SK53 SWU passed its MOT?
SK53 SWU has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 4 Apr 2017.
Is SK53 SWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK53 SWU 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 SWU?
SK53 SWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.