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SW53 JAU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 85,895 miles on the clock, averaging 4,312 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW53 JAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,895
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,312

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,895 miles
Reading date
Miles last year190
Average per year4,312
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW53 JAU 24k40k55k71k86k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,895 miles
Since last MOT+190 miles
PASS
Mileage85,705 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,704 miles
Since last MOT+3,374 miles
PASS
Mileage82,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,330 miles
Since last MOT+5,939 miles
PASS
Mileage76,391 miles
Since last MOT+2,618 miles
PASS
Mileage73,773 miles
Since last MOT+3,268 miles
PASS
Mileage70,505 miles
Since last MOT+5,154 miles
PASS
Mileage65,351 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,351 miles
Since last MOT+5,223 miles
PASS
Mileage60,128 miles
Since last MOT+5,374 miles
PASS
Mileage54,754 miles
Since last MOT+4,928 miles
PASS
Mileage49,826 miles
Since last MOT+5,295 miles
PASS
Mileage44,531 miles
Since last MOT+4,244 miles
PASS
Mileage40,287 miles
Since last MOT+4,181 miles
PASS
Mileage36,106 miles
Since last MOT+5,609 miles
PASS
Mileage30,497 miles
Since last MOT+6,039 miles
PASS
Mileage24,458 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SW53 JAU

What car is SW53 JAU?

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

What is the mileage of SW53 JAU?

The last recorded mileage for SW53 JAU was 85,895 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW53 JAU passed its MOT?

SW53 JAU has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2021.

Is SW53 JAU ULEZ compliant?

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

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