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 1796cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 128,305 miles on the clock, averaging 10,915 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for SN53 RFO
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 128,305 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 19,592 |
| Average per year | 10,915 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SN53 RFO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SN — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SN53 RFO
What car is SN53 RFO?
SN53 RFO is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SN53 RFO?
The last recorded mileage for SN53 RFO was 128,305 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SN53 RFO passed its MOT?
SN53 RFO has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2016.
Is SN53 RFO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN53 RFO 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 RFO?
SN53 RFO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.