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SN53 USW

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 154,631 miles on the clock, averaging 9,514 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SN53 USW

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,631
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,514

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 reading154,631 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,322
Average per year9,514
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN53 USW 46k73k100k128k155k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage154,631 miles
Since last MOT+6,322 miles
PASS
Mileage148,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,309 miles
Since last MOT+8,373 miles
PASS
Mileage139,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,936 miles
Since last MOT+6,821 miles
PASS
Mileage133,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,115 miles
Since last MOT+10,462 miles
PASS
Mileage122,653 miles
Since last MOT+13,569 miles
PASS
Mileage109,084 miles
Since last MOT+13,828 miles
PASS
Mileage95,256 miles
Since last MOT+12,745 miles
PASS
Mileage82,511 miles
Since last MOT+3,418 miles
PASS
Mileage79,093 miles
Since last MOT+4,989 miles
PASS
Mileage74,104 miles
Since last MOT+10,398 miles
PASS
Mileage63,706 miles
Since last MOT+17,443 miles
PASS
Mileage46,263 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,244 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SN53 USW

What car is SN53 USW?

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

What is the mileage of SN53 USW?

The last recorded mileage for SN53 USW was 154,631 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN53 USW passed its MOT?

SN53 USW has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 12 Feb 2018.

Is SN53 USW ULEZ compliant?

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

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