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SK53 TXH

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 120,957 miles on the clock, averaging 5,065 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for SK53 TXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,957
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,065

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,957 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,879
Average per year5,065
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK53 TXH 68k81k94k108k121k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage120,957 miles
Since last MOT+7,879 miles
PASS
Mileage113,078 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,077 miles
Since last MOT+3,686 miles
PASS
Mileage109,391 miles
Since last MOT+2,889 miles
PASS
Mileage106,502 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,476 miles
Since last MOT+2,762 miles
PASS
Mileage103,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,714 miles
Since last MOT+3,138 miles
PASS
Mileage100,576 miles
Since last MOT+3,256 miles
PASS
Mileage97,320 miles
Since last MOT+3,569 miles
PASS
Mileage93,751 miles
Since last MOT+2,851 miles
PASS
Mileage90,900 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
PASS
Mileage90,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,848 miles
Since last MOT+11,075 miles
PASS
Mileage79,773 miles
Since last MOT+11,763 miles
PASS
Mileage68,010 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 TXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SK53 TXH

What car is SK53 TXH?

SK53 TXH is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SK53 TXH?

The last recorded mileage for SK53 TXH was 120,957 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK53 TXH passed its MOT?

SK53 TXH has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 2 Mar 2017.

Is SK53 TXH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK53 TXH is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SK53 TXH?

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