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SW53 BVH

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Green Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 1596cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 32,531 miles on the clock, averaging 992 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW53 BVH

MOT Status
Due date passed
32,531
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
992

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading32,531 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,966
Average per year992
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW53 BVH 21k24k27k30k33k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage32,531 miles
Since last MOT+1,966 miles
PASS
Mileage30,565 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,452 miles
Since last MOT+4,178 miles
PASS
Mileage26,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,274 miles
Since last MOT+3,462 miles
PASS
Mileage22,812 miles
Since last MOT+4,432 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,380 miles
Since last MOT+4,564 miles
PASS
Mileage13,816 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,814 miles
Since last MOT+3,040 miles
PASS
Mileage10,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage10,774 miles
Since last MOT+4,398 miles
PASS
Mileage6,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage6,376 miles
Since last MOT+3,063 miles
PASS
Mileage3,313 miles
PASS
Mileage42,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,246 miles
Since last MOT+4,718 miles
PASS
Mileage37,528 miles
Since last MOT+7,042 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,486 miles
Since last MOT+9,551 miles
PASS
Mileage20,935 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 BVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SW53 BVH

What car is SW53 BVH?

SW53 BVH is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SW53 BVH?

The last recorded mileage for SW53 BVH was 32,531 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW53 BVH passed its MOT?

SW53 BVH has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 8 Jun 2018.

Is SW53 BVH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 BVH 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 SW53 BVH?

SW53 BVH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.