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 1596cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 73,836 miles on the clock, averaging 6,895 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 FFP
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 73,836 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,895 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 FFP |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 FFP
What car is SO53 FFP?
SO53 FFP is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO53 FFP?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 FFP was 73,836 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 FFP passed its MOT?
SO53 FFP has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2015.
Is SO53 FFP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 FFP 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 SO53 FFP?
SO53 FFP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.