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SY53 UWJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 98,878 miles on the clock, averaging 4,494 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY53 UWJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
98,878
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,494

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 reading98,878 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,809
Average per year4,494
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY53 UWJ 11k33k55k77k99k '06'26'18

Check SY53 UWJ

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,878 miles
Since last MOT+12,809 miles
PASS
Mileage86,069 miles
Since last MOT+400 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,669 miles
Since last MOT+8,792 miles
PASS
Mileage76,877 miles
Since last MOT+6,225 miles
PASS
Mileage70,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,652 miles
Since last MOT+5,422 miles
PASS
Mileage65,230 miles
Since last MOT+6,358 miles
PASS
Mileage58,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,872 miles
Since last MOT+3,501 miles
PASS
Mileage55,371 miles
Since last MOT+5,199 miles
PASS
Mileage50,172 miles
Since last MOT+1,846 miles
PASS
Mileage48,326 miles
Since last MOT+4,616 miles
PASS
Mileage43,710 miles
Since last MOT+4,855 miles
PASS
Mileage38,855 miles
Since last MOT+5,096 miles
PASS
Mileage33,759 miles
Since last MOT+4,657 miles
PASS
Mileage29,102 miles
Since last MOT+3,260 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,842 miles
Since last MOT+2,028 miles
PASS
Mileage23,814 miles
Since last MOT+2,286 miles
PASS
Mileage21,528 miles
Since last MOT+2,516 miles
PASS
Mileage19,012 miles
Since last MOT+2,498 miles
PASS
Mileage16,514 miles
Since last MOT+2,602 miles
PASS
Mileage13,912 miles
Since last MOT+3,201 miles
PASS
Mileage10,711 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SY53 UWJ

What car is SY53 UWJ?

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

What is the mileage of SY53 UWJ?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 UWJ was 98,878 miles, recorded on 1 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 UWJ passed its MOT?

SY53 UWJ has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2026.

Is SY53 UWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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