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SM53 TFV

2003 Ford Focus C-Max · Diesel · 1998cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus C-Max
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourRed
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 Focus C-Max Diesel 1998cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 142,015 miles on the clock, averaging 15,390 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 TFV

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,015
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
15,390

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,015 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,390
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 TFV 46k70k94k118k142k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,015 miles
Since last MOT+17,169 miles
PASS
Mileage124,846 miles
Since last MOT+17,255 miles
PASS
Mileage107,591 miles
Since last MOT+22,172 miles
PASS
Mileage85,419 miles
Since last MOT+19,330 miles
PASS
Mileage66,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,089 miles
Since last MOT+567 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,522 miles
Since last MOT+16,866 miles
PASS
Mileage48,656 miles
Since last MOT+2,459 miles
PASS
Mileage46,197 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 TFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-Max
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 TFV

What car is SM53 TFV?

SM53 TFV is an red Ford Focus C-Max, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM53 TFV?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 TFV was 142,015 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 TFV passed its MOT?

SM53 TFV has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2013.

Is SM53 TFV ULEZ compliant?

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

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