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AO53 EMX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 113,619 miles on the clock, averaging 4,856 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 AO53 EMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,619
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,856

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading113,619 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,062
Average per year4,856
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 EMX 24k46k69k91k114k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,619 miles
Since last MOT+9,062 miles
PASS
Mileage104,557 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,550 miles
Since last MOT+6,523 miles
PASS
Mileage98,027 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,004 miles
Since last MOT+980 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,024 miles
Since last MOT+9,845 miles
PASS
Mileage87,179 miles
Since last MOT+1,846 miles
PASS
Mileage85,333 miles
Since last MOT+1,608 miles
PASS
Mileage83,725 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,721 miles
Since last MOT+2,607 miles
PASS
Mileage81,114 miles
Since last MOT+2,722 miles
PASS
Mileage78,392 miles
Since last MOT+2,337 miles
PASS
Mileage76,055 miles
Since last MOT+2,591 miles
PASS
Mileage73,464 miles
Since last MOT+3,926 miles
PASS
Mileage69,538 miles
Since last MOT+1,829 miles
PASS
Mileage67,709 miles
Since last MOT+7,359 miles
PASS
Mileage60,350 miles
Since last MOT+5,654 miles
PASS
Mileage54,696 miles
Since last MOT+6,375 miles
PASS
Mileage48,321 miles
Since last MOT+6,343 miles
PASS
Mileage41,978 miles
Since last MOT+6,405 miles
PASS
Mileage35,573 miles
Since last MOT+5,191 miles
PASS
Mileage30,382 miles
Since last MOT+6,639 miles
PASS
Mileage23,743 miles

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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

RegistrationAO53 EMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AO53 EMX

What car is AO53 EMX?

AO53 EMX is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AO53 EMX?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 EMX was 113,619 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 EMX passed its MOT?

AO53 EMX has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2025.

Is AO53 EMX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 EMX 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 EMX?

AO53 EMX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.