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SO53 MUV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 104,480 miles on the clock, averaging 6,807 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO53 MUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,480
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,807

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,480 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,969
Average per year6,807
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO53 MUV 45k60k75k90k104k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage104,480 miles
Since last MOT+6,969 miles
PASS
Mileage97,511 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,467 miles
Since last MOT+5,568 miles
PASS
Mileage91,899 miles
Since last MOT+4,196 miles
PASS
Mileage87,703 miles
Since last MOT+6,433 miles
PASS
Mileage81,270 miles
Since last MOT+5,394 miles
PASS
Mileage75,876 miles
Since last MOT+7,335 miles
PASS
Mileage68,541 miles
Since last MOT+9,635 miles
PASS
Mileage58,906 miles
Since last MOT+5,291 miles
PASS
Mileage53,615 miles
Since last MOT+8,989 miles
PASS
Mileage44,626 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 MUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SO53 MUV

What car is SO53 MUV?

SO53 MUV is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SO53 MUV?

The last recorded mileage for SO53 MUV was 104,480 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO53 MUV passed its MOT?

SO53 MUV has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 10 Feb 2016.

Is SO53 MUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 MUV 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 MUV?

SO53 MUV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.