Vehicle summary
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 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 72,969 miles on the clock, averaging 5,965 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SY53 UWL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 72,969 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,017 |
| Average per year | 5,965 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY53 UWL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SY53 UWL
What car is SY53 UWL?
SY53 UWL is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.
What is the mileage of SY53 UWL?
The last recorded mileage for SY53 UWL was 72,969 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY53 UWL passed its MOT?
SY53 UWL has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2016.
Is SY53 UWL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 UWL 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 UWL?
SY53 UWL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.