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AO53 VBP

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 94,658 miles on the clock, averaging 5,800 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AO53 VBP

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,658
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,800

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

Below average
Latest reading94,658 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,800
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 VBP 20k39k58k76k95k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,658 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,658 miles
Since last MOT+4,475 miles
PASS
Mileage90,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,183 miles
Since last MOT+4,514 miles
PASS
Mileage85,669 miles
Since last MOT+2,732 miles
PASS
Mileage82,937 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,873 miles
Since last MOT+3,263 miles
PASS
Mileage79,610 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,580 miles
Since last MOT+2,953 miles
PASS
Mileage76,627 miles
Since last MOT+3,529 miles
PASS
Mileage73,098 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,097 miles
Since last MOT+3,148 miles
PASS
Mileage69,949 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,947 miles
Since last MOT+3,741 miles
PASS
Mileage66,206 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,204 miles
Since last MOT+4,737 miles
PASS
Mileage61,467 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,467 miles
Since last MOT+8,961 miles
PASS
Mileage52,506 miles
Since last MOT+12,993 miles
PASS
Mileage39,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,513 miles
Since last MOT+8,891 miles
PASS
Mileage30,622 miles
Since last MOT+10,198 miles
PASS
Mileage20,424 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AO53 VBP

What car is AO53 VBP?

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

What is the mileage of AO53 VBP?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 VBP was 94,658 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 VBP passed its MOT?

AO53 VBP has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2019.

Is AO53 VBP ULEZ compliant?

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

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