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SV53 UUG

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 116,135 miles on the clock, averaging 8,858 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 SV53 UUG

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,135
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
8,858

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,135 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,547
Average per year8,858
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SV53 UUG 16k41k66k91k116k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,135 miles
Since last MOT+4,547 miles
PASS
Mileage111,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,588 miles
Since last MOT+3,222 miles
PASS
Mileage108,366 miles
Since last MOT+20,339 miles
PASS
Mileage88,027 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,925 miles
Since last MOT+12,891 miles
PASS
Mileage75,034 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,018 miles
Since last MOT+7,257 miles
PASS
Mileage67,761 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,756 miles
Since last MOT+4,328 miles
PASS
Mileage63,428 miles
Since last MOT+14,750 miles
PASS
Mileage48,678 miles
Since last MOT+9,085 miles
PASS
Mileage39,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,593 miles
Since last MOT+8,639 miles
PASS
Mileage30,954 miles
Since last MOT+15,265 miles
PASS
Mileage15,689 miles

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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)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 UUG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSV — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SV53 UUG

What car is SV53 UUG?

SV53 UUG is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SV53 UUG?

The last recorded mileage for SV53 UUG was 116,135 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SV53 UUG passed its MOT?

SV53 UUG has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2017.

Is SV53 UUG ULEZ compliant?

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

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