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AO53 VAH

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 1596cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 137,406 miles on the clock, averaging 8,319 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AO53 VAH

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,406
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,319

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,406 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,142
Average per year8,319
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 VAH 46k69k92k115k137k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,406 miles
Since last MOT+7,142 miles
PASS
Mileage130,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,264 miles
Since last MOT+8,532 miles
PASS
Mileage121,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,732 miles
Since last MOT+11,099 miles
PASS
Mileage110,633 miles
Since last MOT+10,872 miles
PASS
Mileage99,761 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage88,913 miles
Since last MOT+9,170 miles
PASS
Mileage79,743 miles
Since last MOT+9,513 miles
PASS
Mileage70,230 miles
Since last MOT+9,285 miles
PASS
Mileage60,945 miles
Since last MOT+6,157 miles
PASS
Mileage54,788 miles
Since last MOT+2,382 miles
PASS
Mileage52,406 miles
Since last MOT+6,602 miles
PASS
Mileage45,804 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VAH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AO53 VAH

What car is AO53 VAH?

AO53 VAH is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AO53 VAH?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 VAH was 137,406 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 VAH passed its MOT?

AO53 VAH has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2017.

Is AO53 VAH ULEZ compliant?

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

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