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SN53 JWL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 68,788 miles on the clock, averaging 3,986 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SN53 JWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,788
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
3,986

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

Low mileage
Latest reading68,788 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,883
Average per year3,986
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN53 JWL 28k38k48k58k69k '06'17'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,788 miles
Since last MOT+4,883 miles
PASS
Mileage63,905 miles
Since last MOT+8,171 miles
PASS
Mileage55,734 miles
Since last MOT+9,554 miles
PASS
Mileage46,180 miles
Since last MOT+6,496 miles
PASS
Mileage39,684 miles
Since last MOT+1,701 miles
PASS
Mileage37,983 miles
PASS
Mileage56,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,577 miles
Since last MOT+21,324 miles
PASS
Mileage35,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,253 miles
Since last MOT+1,516 miles
PASS
Mileage33,737 miles
Since last MOT+236 miles
PASS
Mileage33,501 miles
Since last MOT+5,980 miles
PASS
Mileage27,521 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 JWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SN53 JWL

What car is SN53 JWL?

SN53 JWL is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SN53 JWL?

The last recorded mileage for SN53 JWL was 68,788 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN53 JWL passed its MOT?

SN53 JWL has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2017.

Is SN53 JWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN53 JWL 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 SN53 JWL?

SN53 JWL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.