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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 97,000 miles on the clock, averaging 4,622 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 SHJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 97,000 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 19,721 |
| Average per year | 4,622 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 SHJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 SHJ
What car is SM53 SHJ?
SM53 SHJ is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 SHJ?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 SHJ was 97,000 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 SHJ passed its MOT?
SM53 SHJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2021.
Is SM53 SHJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 SHJ 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 SHJ?
SM53 SHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.