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SV53 FUJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 1988cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for SV53 FUJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,470

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading95,896 miles
Reading date
Miles last year508
Average per year4,470
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SV53 FUJ 26k44k61k78k96k '06'22'12

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
PASS
Mileage95,896 miles
Since last MOT+508 miles
PASS
Mileage95,388 miles
Since last MOT+1,388 miles
PASS
Mileage94,000 miles
Since last MOT+1,367 miles
PASS
Mileage92,633 miles
Since last MOT+2,968 miles
PASS
Mileage89,665 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,660 miles
Since last MOT+426 miles
PASS
Mileage89,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,234 miles
Since last MOT+5,731 miles
PASS
Mileage83,503 miles
Since last MOT+751 miles
PASS
Mileage82,752 miles
Since last MOT+1,624 miles
PASS
Mileage81,128 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,110 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,100 miles
Since last MOT+5,956 miles
PASS
Mileage75,144 miles
Since last MOT+703 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,441 miles
Since last MOT+15,074 miles
PASS
Mileage59,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,367 miles
Since last MOT+8,186 miles
PASS
Mileage51,181 miles
Since last MOT+10,212 miles
PASS
Mileage40,969 miles
Since last MOT+14,870 miles
PASS
Mileage26,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,099 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 FUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSV — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SV53 FUJ

What car is SV53 FUJ?

SV53 FUJ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

Has SV53 FUJ passed its MOT?

SV53 FUJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2024.

Is SV53 FUJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV53 FUJ 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 SV53 FUJ?

SV53 FUJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.