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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 9 (50% pass rate). It has 104,461 miles on the clock, averaging 8,096 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SW53 HWV
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 104,461 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,096 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW53 HWV |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 HWV
What car is SW53 HWV?
SW53 HWV is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SW53 HWV?
The last recorded mileage for SW53 HWV was 104,461 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW53 HWV passed its MOT?
SW53 HWV has had 18 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (9 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2015.
Is SW53 HWV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 HWV 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 HWV?
SW53 HWV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.