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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 137,024 miles on the clock, averaging 6,425 miles per year, 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 AO53 ELX
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 137,024 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 43 |
| Average per year | 6,425 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | AO53 ELX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AO53 ELX
What car is AO53 ELX?
AO53 ELX is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AO53 ELX?
The last recorded mileage for AO53 ELX was 137,024 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO53 ELX passed its MOT?
AO53 ELX has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2021.
Is AO53 ELX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 ELX 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 AO53 ELX?
AO53 ELX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.