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AO53 VBG

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 112,525 miles on the clock, averaging 4,103 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AO53 VBG

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,525
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,103

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading112,525 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,646
Average per year4,103
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 VBG 56k70k84k98k113k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,525 miles
Since last MOT+2,646 miles
PASS
Mileage109,879 miles
Since last MOT+180 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,699 miles
Since last MOT+9,838 miles
PASS
Mileage99,861 miles
Since last MOT+4,037 miles
PASS
Mileage95,824 miles
Since last MOT+3,803 miles
PASS
Mileage92,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,021 miles
Since last MOT+4,791 miles
PASS
Mileage87,230 miles
Since last MOT+4,516 miles
PASS
Mileage82,714 miles
Since last MOT+2,847 miles
PASS
Mileage79,867 miles
Since last MOT+646 miles
PASS
Mileage79,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,221 miles
Since last MOT+1,970 miles
PASS
Mileage77,251 miles
Since last MOT+2,967 miles
PASS
Mileage74,284 miles
Since last MOT+5,785 miles
PASS
Mileage68,499 miles
Since last MOT+6,089 miles
PASS
Mileage62,410 miles
Since last MOT+5,776 miles
PASS
Mileage56,634 miles
Since last MOT+532 miles
PASS
Mileage56,102 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AO53 VBG

What car is AO53 VBG?

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

What is the mileage of AO53 VBG?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 VBG was 112,525 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 VBG passed its MOT?

AO53 VBG has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2020.

Is AO53 VBG ULEZ compliant?

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

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