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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 148,290 miles on the clock, averaging 12,116 miles per year, above 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 AD53 VMZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 148,290 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,434 |
| Average per year | 12,116 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AD53 VMZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AD — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AD53 VMZ
What car is AD53 VMZ?
AD53 VMZ is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AD53 VMZ?
The last recorded mileage for AD53 VMZ was 148,290 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD53 VMZ passed its MOT?
AD53 VMZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 31 Jul 2017.
Is AD53 VMZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD53 VMZ 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 AD53 VMZ?
AD53 VMZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.