Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 105,096 miles on the clock, averaging 7,417 miles per year, around 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 ST53 UVJ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 105,096 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 7,417 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | ST53 UVJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ST — Dundee, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ST53 UVJ
What car is ST53 UVJ?
ST53 UVJ is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Dundee in 2003.
What is the mileage of ST53 UVJ?
The last recorded mileage for ST53 UVJ was 105,096 miles, recorded on 25 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ST53 UVJ passed its MOT?
ST53 UVJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 May 2016.
Is ST53 UVJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST53 UVJ 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 ST53 UVJ?
ST53 UVJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.