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AO53 UJC

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 183,709 miles on the clock, averaging 13,482 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 UJC

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,709
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
13,482

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading183,709 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year13,482
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 UJC 36k73k110k147k184k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,709 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,707 miles
Since last MOT+1,703 miles
PASS
Mileage182,004 miles
Since last MOT+3,287 miles
PASS
Mileage178,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,717 miles
Since last MOT+14,484 miles
PASS
Mileage164,233 miles
Since last MOT+706 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,527 miles
Since last MOT+15,349 miles
PASS
Mileage148,178 miles
Since last MOT+20,031 miles
PASS
Mileage128,147 miles
Since last MOT+20,671 miles
PASS
Mileage107,476 miles
Since last MOT+20,419 miles
PASS
Mileage87,057 miles
Since last MOT+30,585 miles
PASS
Mileage56,472 miles
Since last MOT+20,487 miles
PASS
Mileage35,985 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 UJC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AO53 UJC

What car is AO53 UJC?

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

What is the mileage of AO53 UJC?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 UJC was 183,709 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 UJC passed its MOT?

AO53 UJC has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2017.

Is AO53 UJC ULEZ compliant?

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

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