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SM53 SHV

2003 Ford Transit · Diesel · 1998cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Transit Diesel 1998cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 160,411 miles on the clock, averaging 8,541 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 SHV

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,411
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,541

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading160,411 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,541
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 SHV 66k90k113k137k160k '07'18'14

Check SM53 SHV

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,411 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,408 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,404 miles
Since last MOT+14,207 miles
PASS
Mileage146,197 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,181 miles
Since last MOT+4,905 miles
PASS
Mileage141,276 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,273 miles
Since last MOT+6,353 miles
PASS
Mileage134,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,920 miles
Since last MOT+6,764 miles
PASS
Mileage128,156 miles
Since last MOT+5,366 miles
PASS
Mileage122,790 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,786 miles
Since last MOT+4,854 miles
PASS
Mileage117,932 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,932 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage112,021 miles
Since last MOT+2,017 miles
PASS
Mileage110,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,004 miles
Since last MOT+22,484 miles
PASS
Mileage87,520 miles
Since last MOT+21,299 miles
PASS
Mileage66,221 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 SHV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 SHV

What car is SM53 SHV?

SM53 SHV is an blue Ford Transit, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM53 SHV?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 SHV was 160,411 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 SHV passed its MOT?

SM53 SHV has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2018.

Is SM53 SHV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 SHV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SM53 SHV?

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