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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 12 (56% pass rate). It has 90,637 miles on the clock, averaging 4,673 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 SW53 DFF
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 90,637 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,406 |
| Average per year | 4,673 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 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)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW53 DFF |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SW53 DFF
What car is SW53 DFF?
SW53 DFF is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SW53 DFF?
The last recorded mileage for SW53 DFF was 90,637 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW53 DFF passed its MOT?
SW53 DFF has had 27 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (15 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 12 Apr 2022.
Is SW53 DFF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 DFF 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 DFF?
SW53 DFF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.