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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 170,731 miles on the clock, averaging 9,134 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 AO53 EMF
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 170,731 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 629 |
| Average per year | 9,134 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 EMF |
| 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 EMF
What car is AO53 EMF?
AO53 EMF is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AO53 EMF?
The last recorded mileage for AO53 EMF was 170,731 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO53 EMF passed its MOT?
AO53 EMF has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2020.
Is AO53 EMF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 EMF 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 EMF?
AO53 EMF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.