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SM53 EVW

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 143,822 miles on the clock, averaging 8,205 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 EVW

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,822
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,205

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,822 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,680
Average per year8,205
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 EVW 50k73k97k120k144k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,822 miles
Since last MOT+10,680 miles
PASS
Mileage133,142 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,142 miles
Since last MOT+6,356 miles
PASS
Mileage126,786 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,779 miles
Since last MOT+9,569 miles
PASS
Mileage117,210 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,208 miles
Since last MOT+8,595 miles
PASS
Mileage108,613 miles
Since last MOT+6,272 miles
PASS
Mileage102,341 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,258 miles
Since last MOT+3,699 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,559 miles
Since last MOT+3,074 miles
PASS
Mileage95,485 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,485 miles
Since last MOT+17,096 miles
PASS
Mileage78,389 miles
Since last MOT+12,591 miles
PASS
Mileage65,798 miles
Since last MOT+11,319 miles
PASS
Mileage54,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,479 miles
Since last MOT+4,507 miles
PASS
Mileage49,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,972 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 EVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 EVW

What car is SM53 EVW?

SM53 EVW is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM53 EVW?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 EVW was 143,822 miles, recorded on 17 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 EVW passed its MOT?

SM53 EVW has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2018.

Is SM53 EVW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 EVW 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 EVW?

SM53 EVW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.