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SL53 CLN

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 73,596 miles on the clock, averaging 2,767 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 CLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,596
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,767

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,596 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,767
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 CLN 28k40k51k62k74k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,596 miles
Since last MOT+1,501 miles
PASS
Mileage72,095 miles
Since last MOT+1,773 miles
PASS
Mileage70,322 miles
Since last MOT+2,071 miles
PASS
Mileage68,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,251 miles
Since last MOT+1,470 miles
PASS
Mileage66,781 miles
Since last MOT+1,431 miles
PASS
Mileage65,350 miles
Since last MOT+1,557 miles
PASS
Mileage63,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,793 miles
Since last MOT+6,852 miles
PASS
Mileage56,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,941 miles
Since last MOT+2,923 miles
PASS
Mileage54,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,018 miles
Since last MOT+1,205 miles
PASS
Mileage52,813 miles
Since last MOT+1,312 miles
PASS
Mileage51,501 miles
Since last MOT+3,941 miles
PASS
Mileage47,560 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,556 miles
Since last MOT+8,634 miles
PASS
Mileage38,922 miles
Since last MOT+10,533 miles
PASS
Mileage28,389 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL53 CLN

What car is SL53 CLN?

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

What is the mileage of SL53 CLN?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 CLN was 73,596 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 CLN passed its MOT?

SL53 CLN has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Jan 2023.

Is SL53 CLN ULEZ compliant?

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

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