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AO53 FML

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlack
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 63,737 miles on the clock, averaging 2,404 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 FML

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
63,737
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
2,404

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading63,737 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,846
Average per year2,404
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 FML 17k28k40k52k64k '06'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,737 miles
Since last MOT+3,846 miles
PASS
Mileage59,891 miles
Since last MOT+1,392 miles
PASS
Mileage58,499 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,448 miles
Since last MOT+266 miles
PASS
Mileage58,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,182 miles
Since last MOT+2,049 miles
PASS
Mileage56,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,133 miles
Since last MOT+3,015 miles
PASS
Mileage53,118 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage51,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,624 miles
Since last MOT+3,140 miles
PASS
Mileage48,484 miles
Since last MOT+3,222 miles
PASS
Mileage45,262 miles
Since last MOT+3,221 miles
PASS
Mileage42,041 miles
Since last MOT+2,297 miles
PASS
Mileage39,744 miles
Since last MOT+1,948 miles
PASS
Mileage37,796 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,796 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
FAIL
Mileage30,576 miles
Since last MOT+2,983 miles
PASS
Mileage27,593 miles
PASS
FAIL
Mileage21,747 miles
Since last MOT+2,720 miles
PASS
Mileage19,027 miles
Since last MOT+2,286 miles
PASS
Mileage16,741 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 FML
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AO53 FML

What car is AO53 FML?

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

What is the mileage of AO53 FML?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 FML was 63,737 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 FML passed its MOT?

AO53 FML has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2026.

Is AO53 FML ULEZ compliant?

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

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