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SV53 UVD

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Red Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 77,950 miles on the clock, averaging 7,468 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 UVD

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,950
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,468

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading77,950 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year7,468
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SV53 UVD 8k26k43k60k78k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,950 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,940 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,930 miles
Since last MOT+6,829 miles
PASS
Mileage71,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,101 miles
Since last MOT+5,157 miles
PASS
Mileage65,944 miles
Since last MOT+4,431 miles
PASS
Mileage61,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,513 miles
Since last MOT+4,244 miles
PASS
Mileage57,269 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,268 miles
Since last MOT+7,845 miles
PASS
Mileage49,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,423 miles
Since last MOT+8,534 miles
PASS
Mileage40,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,889 miles
Since last MOT+10,527 miles
PASS
Mileage30,362 miles
Since last MOT+13,752 miles
PASS
Mileage16,610 miles
Since last MOT+8,464 miles
PASS
Mileage8,146 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 UVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSV — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SV53 UVD

What car is SV53 UVD?

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

What is the mileage of SV53 UVD?

The last recorded mileage for SV53 UVD was 77,950 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SV53 UVD passed its MOT?

SV53 UVD has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2016.

Is SV53 UVD ULEZ compliant?

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

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