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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for AO53 HBX
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 99,168 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,464 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AO53 HBX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 HBX
What car is AO53 HBX?
AO53 HBX is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.
Has AO53 HBX passed its MOT?
AO53 HBX has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2017.
Is AO53 HBX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 HBX 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 HBX?
AO53 HBX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.