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SL53 CPZ

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 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 89,844 miles on the clock, averaging 4,893 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 CPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,844
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,893

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

Low mileage
Latest reading89,844 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,572
Average per year4,893
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 CPZ 20k37k55k72k90k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage89,844 miles
Since last MOT+3,572 miles
PASS
Mileage86,272 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,260 miles
Since last MOT+10,753 miles
PASS
Mileage75,507 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,467 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,427 miles
Since last MOT+7,782 miles
PASS
Mileage67,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,645 miles
Since last MOT+3,670 miles
PASS
Mileage63,975 miles
Since last MOT+3,310 miles
PASS
Mileage60,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,665 miles
Since last MOT+3,990 miles
PASS
Mileage56,675 miles
Since last MOT+4,585 miles
PASS
Mileage52,090 miles
Since last MOT+3,377 miles
PASS
Mileage48,713 miles
Since last MOT+2,782 miles
PASS
Mileage45,931 miles
Since last MOT+154 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,777 miles
Since last MOT+4,289 miles
PASS
Mileage41,488 miles
Since last MOT+3,823 miles
PASS
Mileage37,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,665 miles
Since last MOT+3,860 miles
PASS
Mileage33,805 miles
Since last MOT+4,315 miles
PASS
Mileage29,490 miles
Since last MOT+9,802 miles
PASS
Mileage19,688 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 CPZ
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 CPZ

What car is SL53 CPZ?

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

What is the mileage of SL53 CPZ?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 CPZ was 89,844 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 CPZ passed its MOT?

SL53 CPZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 28 Jan 2021.

Is SL53 CPZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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