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SY53 TZL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Inverness, 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 84,337 miles on the clock, averaging 6,000 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY53 TZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,337
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,000

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading84,337 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,439
Average per year6,000
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY53 TZL 31k45k58k71k84k '06'15'10

Check SY53 TZL

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,337 miles
Since last MOT+6,439 miles
PASS
Mileage77,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,898 miles
Since last MOT+5,496 miles
PASS
Mileage72,402 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,398 miles
Since last MOT+3,608 miles
PASS
Mileage68,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,790 miles
Since last MOT+8,316 miles
PASS
Mileage60,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,474 miles
Since last MOT+7,050 miles
PASS
Mileage53,424 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,424 miles
Since last MOT+7,522 miles
PASS
Mileage45,902 miles
Since last MOT+7,470 miles
PASS
Mileage38,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,432 miles
Since last MOT+7,121 miles
PASS
Mileage31,311 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 TZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SY53 TZL

What car is SY53 TZL?

SY53 TZL is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY53 TZL?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 TZL was 84,337 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 TZL passed its MOT?

SY53 TZL has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2015.

Is SY53 TZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 TZL 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 SY53 TZL?

SY53 TZL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.