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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 120,771 miles on the clock, averaging 6,327 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 SRU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 120,771 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,846 |
| Average per year | 6,327 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 SRU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 SRU
What car is SM53 SRU?
SM53 SRU is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 SRU?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 SRU was 120,771 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 SRU passed its MOT?
SM53 SRU has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 4 Dec 2023.
Is SM53 SRU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 SRU 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 SRU?
SM53 SRU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.