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SV53 UUX

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 111,381 miles on the clock, averaging 7,404 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 UUX

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,381
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,404

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading111,381 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,404
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SV53 UUX 33k53k72k92k111k '06'17'13

Check SV53 UUX

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,381 miles
Since last MOT+14,916 miles
PASS
Mileage96,465 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,464 miles
Since last MOT+15,173 miles
PASS
Mileage81,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,291 miles
Since last MOT+8,710 miles
PASS
Mileage72,581 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,280 miles
Since last MOT+6,384 miles
PASS
Mileage68,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,896 miles
Since last MOT+8,666 miles
PASS
Mileage60,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,230 miles
Since last MOT+7,695 miles
PASS
Mileage52,535 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,534 miles
Since last MOT+2,185 miles
PASS
Mileage50,349 miles
Since last MOT+4,865 miles
PASS
Mileage45,484 miles
Since last MOT+3,506 miles
PASS
Mileage41,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,978 miles
Since last MOT+8,485 miles
PASS
Mileage33,493 miles

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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 UUX
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 UUX

What car is SV53 UUX?

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

What is the mileage of SV53 UUX?

The last recorded mileage for SV53 UUX was 111,381 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SV53 UUX passed its MOT?

SV53 UUX has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2017.

Is SV53 UUX ULEZ compliant?

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

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