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SM53 TCJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 77,232 miles on the clock, averaging 3,777 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 TCJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,232
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,777

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,232 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,777
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 TCJ 21k35k49k63k77k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,232 miles
Since last MOT+2,115 miles
PASS
Mileage75,117 miles
Since last MOT+2,044 miles
PASS
Mileage73,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,073 miles
Since last MOT+1,778 miles
PASS
Mileage71,295 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,294 miles
Since last MOT+2,127 miles
PASS
Mileage69,167 miles
Since last MOT+3,753 miles
PASS
Mileage65,414 miles
Since last MOT+2,984 miles
PASS
Mileage62,430 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,429 miles
Since last MOT+4,520 miles
PASS
Mileage57,909 miles
Since last MOT+5,181 miles
PASS
Mileage52,728 miles
Since last MOT+5,006 miles
PASS
Mileage47,722 miles
Since last MOT+4,669 miles
PASS
Mileage43,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,692 miles
PASS
Mileage39,361 miles
Since last MOT+6,272 miles
PASS
Mileage33,089 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,074 miles
Since last MOT+7,505 miles
PASS
Mileage25,569 miles
Since last MOT+3,255 miles
PASS
Mileage22,314 miles
Since last MOT+1,215 miles
PASS
Mileage21,099 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SM53 TCJ

What car is SM53 TCJ?

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

What is the mileage of SM53 TCJ?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 TCJ was 77,232 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 TCJ passed its MOT?

SM53 TCJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2021.

Is SM53 TCJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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