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 1796cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 45,296 miles on the clock, averaging 4,264 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for SY53 VVB
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 45,296 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,041 |
| Average per year | 4,264 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY53 VVB |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SY53 VVB
What car is SY53 VVB?
SY53 VVB is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.
What is the mileage of SY53 VVB?
The last recorded mileage for SY53 VVB was 45,296 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY53 VVB passed its MOT?
SY53 VVB has had 6 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (6 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2011.
Is SY53 VVB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 VVB 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 VVB?
SY53 VVB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.