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 1796cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 108,832 miles on the clock, averaging 8,286 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 RXR
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 108,832 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17,858 |
| Average per year | 8,286 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 RXR |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 RXR
What car is SM53 RXR?
SM53 RXR is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 RXR?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 RXR was 108,832 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 RXR passed its MOT?
SM53 RXR has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2017.
Is SM53 RXR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 RXR 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 RXR?
SM53 RXR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.