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SW53 HXU

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 81,850 miles on the clock, averaging 4,026 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW53 HXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,850
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,026

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,850 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,026
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW53 HXU 37k48k60k71k82k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,850 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,848 miles
Since last MOT+3,707 miles
PASS
Mileage78,141 miles
Since last MOT+2,828 miles
PASS
Mileage75,313 miles
Since last MOT+1,233 miles
PASS
Mileage74,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,080 miles
Since last MOT+3,709 miles
PASS
Mileage70,371 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,332 miles
Since last MOT+3,641 miles
PASS
Mileage66,691 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,690 miles
Since last MOT+7,463 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,227 miles
Since last MOT+7,789 miles
PASS
Mileage51,438 miles
Since last MOT+2,206 miles
PASS
Mileage49,232 miles
Since last MOT+3,209 miles
PASS
Mileage46,023 miles
Since last MOT+5,146 miles
PASS
Mileage40,877 miles
Since last MOT+3,640 miles
PASS
Mileage37,237 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 HXU
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 HXU

What car is SW53 HXU?

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

What is the mileage of SW53 HXU?

The last recorded mileage for SW53 HXU was 81,850 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW53 HXU passed its MOT?

SW53 HXU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2018.

Is SW53 HXU ULEZ compliant?

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

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