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SL53 CLZ

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 118,077 miles on the clock, averaging 6,915 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 CLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,077
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,915

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,077 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year6,915
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 CLZ 28k51k73k96k118k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,077 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,064 miles
Since last MOT+5,616 miles
PASS
Mileage112,448 miles
Since last MOT+3,980 miles
PASS
Mileage108,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,468 miles
Since last MOT+48,013 miles
PASS
Mileage60,455 miles
Since last MOT+3,103 miles
PASS
Mileage57,352 miles
Since last MOT+2,838 miles
PASS
Mileage54,514 miles
Since last MOT+2,257 miles
PASS
Mileage52,257 miles
Since last MOT+2,822 miles
PASS
Mileage49,435 miles
Since last MOT+2,157 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,278 miles
Since last MOT+2,390 miles
PASS
Mileage44,888 miles
Since last MOT+2,718 miles
PASS
Mileage42,170 miles
Since last MOT+2,728 miles
PASS
Mileage39,442 miles
Since last MOT+2,877 miles
PASS
Mileage36,565 miles
Since last MOT+8,450 miles
PASS
Mileage28,115 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL53 CLZ

What car is SL53 CLZ?

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

What is the mileage of SL53 CLZ?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 CLZ was 118,077 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 CLZ passed its MOT?

SL53 CLZ has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2019.

Is SL53 CLZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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