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SM53 TBZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 89,349 miles on the clock, averaging 6,420 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 TBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,349
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,420

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading89,349 miles
Reading date
Miles last year377
Average per year6,420
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 TBZ 27k42k58k74k89k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,349 miles
Since last MOT+377 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,972 miles
Since last MOT+18,417 miles
PASS
Mileage70,555 miles
Since last MOT+14,770 miles
PASS
Mileage55,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,785 miles
Since last MOT+1,302 miles
PASS
Mileage54,483 miles
Since last MOT+3,522 miles
PASS
Mileage50,961 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,956 miles
Since last MOT+3,544 miles
PASS
Mileage47,412 miles
Since last MOT+3,527 miles
PASS
Mileage43,885 miles
Since last MOT+3,927 miles
PASS
Mileage39,958 miles
Since last MOT+3,765 miles
PASS
Mileage36,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,193 miles
Since last MOT+4,233 miles
PASS
Mileage31,960 miles
Since last MOT+5,141 miles
PASS
Mileage26,819 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SM53 TBZ

What car is SM53 TBZ?

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

What is the mileage of SM53 TBZ?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 TBZ was 89,349 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 TBZ passed its MOT?

SM53 TBZ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2016.

Is SM53 TBZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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