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AO53 JOV

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 141,451 miles on the clock, averaging 8,963 miles per year, around 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 JOV

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,451
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,963

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading141,451 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,472
Average per year8,963
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 JOV 27k56k84k113k141k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,451 miles
Since last MOT+16,472 miles
PASS
Mileage124,979 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,975 miles
Since last MOT+12,567 miles
PASS
Mileage112,408 miles
Since last MOT+23,794 miles
PASS
Mileage88,614 miles
Since last MOT+16,287 miles
PASS
Mileage72,327 miles
Since last MOT+7,572 miles
PASS
Mileage64,755 miles
Since last MOT+2,408 miles
PASS
Mileage62,347 miles
Since last MOT+2,548 miles
PASS
Mileage59,799 miles
Since last MOT+3,251 miles
PASS
Mileage56,548 miles
Since last MOT+4,277 miles
PASS
Mileage52,271 miles
Since last MOT+8,125 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,146 miles
Since last MOT+8,696 miles
PASS
Mileage35,450 miles
Since last MOT+8,133 miles
PASS
Mileage27,317 miles

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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 JOV
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 JOV

What car is AO53 JOV?

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

What is the mileage of AO53 JOV?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 JOV was 141,451 miles, recorded on 30 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 JOV passed its MOT?

AO53 JOV has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2019.

Is AO53 JOV ULEZ compliant?

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

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