Vehicle summary
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 15,366 miles on the clock, averaging 293 miles per year, well below 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 UXO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 15,366 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,543 |
| Average per year | 293 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | SV53 UXO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SV — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SV53 UXO
What car is SV53 UXO?
SV53 UXO is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SV53 UXO?
The last recorded mileage for SV53 UXO was 15,366 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SV53 UXO passed its MOT?
SV53 UXO has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Sep 2019.
Is SV53 UXO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV53 UXO 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 UXO?
SV53 UXO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.