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SM53 OGU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 130,086 miles on the clock, averaging 9,010 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 OGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,086
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,010

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading130,086 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,961
Average per year9,010
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 OGU 28k54k79k105k130k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage130,086 miles
Since last MOT+2,961 miles
PASS
Mileage127,125 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,123 miles
Since last MOT+8,534 miles
PASS
Mileage118,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,589 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
PASS
Mileage118,486 miles
Since last MOT+1,558 miles
PASS
Mileage116,928 miles
Since last MOT+2,786 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,142 miles
Since last MOT+4,284 miles
PASS
Mileage109,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,858 miles
Since last MOT+7,255 miles
PASS
Mileage102,603 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,603 miles
Since last MOT+12,976 miles
PASS
Mileage89,627 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,588 miles
Since last MOT+16,477 miles
PASS
Mileage73,111 miles
Since last MOT+19,421 miles
PASS
Mileage53,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,690 miles
Since last MOT+14,158 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,532 miles
Since last MOT+11,157 miles
PASS
Mileage28,375 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 OGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 OGU

What car is SM53 OGU?

SM53 OGU is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM53 OGU?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 OGU was 130,086 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 OGU passed its MOT?

SM53 OGU has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 7 Mar 2018.

Is SM53 OGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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