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 1596cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 158,594 miles on the clock, averaging 6,261 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SW53 HWU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 158,594 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,022 |
| Average per year | 6,261 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW53 HWU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SW53 HWU
What car is SW53 HWU?
SW53 HWU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SW53 HWU?
The last recorded mileage for SW53 HWU was 158,594 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW53 HWU passed its MOT?
SW53 HWU has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2023.
Is SW53 HWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 HWU 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 HWU?
SW53 HWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.