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SL53 LJO

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 120,106 miles on the clock, averaging 9,772 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 LJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,106
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,772

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading120,106 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,772
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL53 LJO 24k48k72k96k120k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,106 miles
Since last MOT+9,928 miles
PASS
Mileage110,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,178 miles
Since last MOT+15,206 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,972 miles
Since last MOT+7,270 miles
PASS
Mileage87,702 miles
Since last MOT+5,829 miles
PASS
Mileage81,873 miles
Since last MOT+12,681 miles
PASS
Mileage69,192 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,185 miles
Since last MOT+10,247 miles
PASS
Mileage58,938 miles
Since last MOT+13,061 miles
PASS
Mileage45,877 miles
Since last MOT+7,118 miles
PASS
Mileage38,759 miles
Since last MOT+4,243 miles
PASS
Mileage34,516 miles
Since last MOT+10,057 miles
PASS
Mileage24,459 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 LJO
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 LJO

What car is SL53 LJO?

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

What is the mileage of SL53 LJO?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 LJO was 120,106 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 LJO passed its MOT?

SL53 LJO has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2016.

Is SL53 LJO ULEZ compliant?

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

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