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SW53 HWJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 140,632 miles on the clock, averaging 22,044 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW53 HWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,632
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
22,044

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,632 miles
Reading date
Miles last year35
Average per year22,044
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SW53 HWJ 30k58k85k113k141k '06'11'09

Check SW53 HWJ

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,632 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,597 miles
Since last MOT+20,653 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,944 miles
Since last MOT+18,081 miles
PASS
Mileage101,863 miles
Since last MOT+17,768 miles
PASS
Mileage84,095 miles
Since last MOT+27,552 miles
PASS
Mileage56,543 miles
Since last MOT+26,361 miles
PASS
Mileage30,182 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SW53 HWJ

What car is SW53 HWJ?

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

What is the mileage of SW53 HWJ?

The last recorded mileage for SW53 HWJ was 140,632 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW53 HWJ passed its MOT?

SW53 HWJ has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2011.

Is SW53 HWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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