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SW53 WBA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 106,684 miles on the clock, averaging 4,463 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for SW53 WBA

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,684
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,463

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading106,684 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,463
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW53 WBA 40k57k73k90k107k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,684 miles
Since last MOT+3,211 miles
PASS
Mileage103,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,473 miles
Since last MOT+2,042 miles
PASS
Mileage101,431 miles
Since last MOT+5,454 miles
PASS
Mileage95,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,977 miles
Since last MOT+5,752 miles
PASS
Mileage90,225 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,222 miles
Since last MOT+5,578 miles
PASS
Mileage84,644 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
PASS
Mileage79,718 miles
Since last MOT+4,841 miles
PASS
Mileage74,877 miles
Since last MOT+4,241 miles
PASS
Mileage70,636 miles
Since last MOT+3,225 miles
PASS
Mileage67,411 miles
Since last MOT+3,011 miles
PASS
Mileage64,400 miles
Since last MOT+3,522 miles
PASS
Mileage60,878 miles
Since last MOT+3,994 miles
PASS
Mileage56,884 miles
Since last MOT+4,196 miles
PASS
Mileage52,688 miles
Since last MOT+6,052 miles
PASS
Mileage46,636 miles
Since last MOT+6,490 miles
PASS
Mileage40,146 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 WBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SW53 WBA

What car is SW53 WBA?

SW53 WBA is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SW53 WBA?

The last recorded mileage for SW53 WBA was 106,684 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW53 WBA passed its MOT?

SW53 WBA has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2021.

Is SW53 WBA ULEZ compliant?

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

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