Vehicle summary
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 1988cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 130,748 miles on the clock, averaging 10,714 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 CUA
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 130,748 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,368 |
| Average per year | 10,714 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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.
Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)
Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 CUA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SL53 CUA
What car is SL53 CUA?
SL53 CUA is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 CUA?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 CUA was 130,748 miles, recorded on 10 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 CUA passed its MOT?
SL53 CUA has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 10 May 2016.
Is SL53 CUA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 CUA 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 CUA?
SL53 CUA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.