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SL53 AHJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 113,769 miles on the clock, averaging 5,827 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 AHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,769
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,827

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,769 miles
Reading date
Miles last year802
Average per year5,827
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 AHJ 21k44k67k91k114k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage113,769 miles
Since last MOT+802 miles
PASS
Mileage112,967 miles
Since last MOT+1,378 miles
PASS
Mileage111,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,589 miles
Since last MOT+822 miles
PASS
Mileage110,767 miles
Since last MOT+1,278 miles
PASS
Mileage109,489 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,485 miles
Since last MOT+2,637 miles
PASS
Mileage106,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,848 miles
Since last MOT+10,131 miles
PASS
Mileage96,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,717 miles
Since last MOT+11,826 miles
PASS
Mileage84,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,891 miles
Since last MOT+12,066 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,825 miles
Since last MOT+12,218 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,607 miles
Since last MOT+11,512 miles
PASS
Mileage49,095 miles
Since last MOT+3,511 miles
PASS
Mileage45,584 miles
Since last MOT+5,044 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,540 miles
Since last MOT+4,158 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,382 miles
Since last MOT+6,499 miles
PASS
Mileage29,883 miles
Since last MOT+4,184 miles
PASS
Mileage25,699 miles
Since last MOT+4,919 miles
PASS
Mileage20,780 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 AHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 AHJ

What car is SL53 AHJ?

SL53 AHJ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 AHJ?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 AHJ was 113,769 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 AHJ passed its MOT?

SL53 AHJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 8 Sep 2022.

Is SL53 AHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 AHJ 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 SL53 AHJ?

SL53 AHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.