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SM53 SGU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Green Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 126,837 miles on the clock, averaging 8,746 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 SGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,837
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,746

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,837 miles
Reading date
Miles last year286
Average per year8,746
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 SGU 13k41k70k98k127k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,837 miles
Since last MOT+286 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,551 miles
Since last MOT+18,294 miles
PASS
Mileage108,257 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,197 miles
Since last MOT+15,930 miles
PASS
Mileage92,267 miles
Since last MOT+273 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,994 miles
Since last MOT+20,014 miles
PASS
Mileage71,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,980 miles
Since last MOT+20,092 miles
PASS
Mileage51,888 miles
Since last MOT+10,598 miles
PASS
Mileage41,290 miles
Since last MOT+2,877 miles
PASS
Mileage38,413 miles
Since last MOT+3,363 miles
PASS
Mileage35,050 miles
Since last MOT+4,260 miles
PASS
Mileage30,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,790 miles
Since last MOT+3,413 miles
PASS
Mileage27,377 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,377 miles
Since last MOT+3,328 miles
PASS
Mileage24,049 miles
Since last MOT+3,186 miles
PASS
Mileage20,863 miles
Since last MOT+3,846 miles
PASS
Mileage17,017 miles
Since last MOT+4,446 miles
PASS
Mileage12,571 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SM53 SGU

What car is SM53 SGU?

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

What is the mileage of SM53 SGU?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 SGU was 126,837 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 SGU passed its MOT?

SM53 SGU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2019.

Is SM53 SGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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