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 1596cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 131,429 miles on the clock, averaging 8,545 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 ATO
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 131,429 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,545 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 ATO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 ATO
What car is SM53 ATO?
SM53 ATO is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 ATO?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 ATO was 131,429 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 ATO passed its MOT?
SM53 ATO has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2019.
Is SM53 ATO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 ATO 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 ATO?
SM53 ATO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.