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SW53 CZL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
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 1988cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 84,068 miles on the clock, averaging 5,643 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for SW53 CZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,068
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
5,643

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading84,068 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,643
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW53 CZL 15k32k49k67k84k '06'19'15

Check SW53 CZL

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,068 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,068 miles
Since last MOT+5,704 miles
PASS
Mileage78,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,364 miles
Since last MOT+4,505 miles
PASS
Mileage73,859 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,858 miles
Since last MOT+8,371 miles
PASS
Mileage65,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,487 miles
Since last MOT+8,587 miles
PASS
Mileage56,900 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,900 miles
Since last MOT+5,466 miles
PASS
Mileage51,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,434 miles
Since last MOT+3,051 miles
PASS
Mileage48,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,383 miles
Since last MOT+11,696 miles
PASS
Mileage36,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,687 miles
Since last MOT+9,943 miles
PASS
Mileage26,744 miles
Since last MOT+7,059 miles
PASS
Mileage19,685 miles
Since last MOT+4,835 miles
PASS
Mileage14,850 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 CZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SW53 CZL

What car is SW53 CZL?

SW53 CZL is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SW53 CZL?

The last recorded mileage for SW53 CZL was 84,068 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW53 CZL passed its MOT?

SW53 CZL has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2019.

Is SW53 CZL ULEZ compliant?

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

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