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 1388cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 86,876 miles on the clock, averaging 4,272 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 ARO
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 86,876 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,025 |
| Average per year | 4,272 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 ARO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 ARO
What car is SM53 ARO?
SM53 ARO is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 ARO?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 ARO was 86,876 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 ARO passed its MOT?
SM53 ARO has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2020.
Is SM53 ARO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 ARO 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 SM53 ARO?
SM53 ARO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.