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AO53 VCN

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Green Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 60,146 miles on the clock, averaging 2,198 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AO53 VCN

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,146
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,198

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 reading60,146 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,198
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 VCN 18k29k39k50k60k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,146 miles
Since last MOT+1,189 miles
PASS
Mileage58,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,957 miles
Since last MOT+1,153 miles
PASS
Mileage57,804 miles
Since last MOT+1,133 miles
PASS
Mileage56,671 miles
Since last MOT+1,432 miles
PASS
Mileage55,239 miles
Since last MOT+949 miles
PASS
Mileage54,290 miles
Since last MOT+1,065 miles
PASS
Mileage53,225 miles
Since last MOT+1,899 miles
PASS
Mileage51,326 miles
Since last MOT+1,593 miles
PASS
Mileage49,733 miles
Since last MOT+1,896 miles
PASS
Mileage47,837 miles
Since last MOT+1,812 miles
PASS
Mileage46,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,025 miles
Since last MOT+1,553 miles
PASS
Mileage44,472 miles
Since last MOT+2,015 miles
PASS
Mileage42,457 miles
Since last MOT+2,538 miles
PASS
Mileage39,919 miles
Since last MOT+2,738 miles
PASS
Mileage37,181 miles
Since last MOT+1,904 miles
PASS
Mileage35,277 miles
Since last MOT+3,414 miles
PASS
Mileage31,863 miles
Since last MOT+4,200 miles
PASS
Mileage27,663 miles
Since last MOT+4,769 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,894 miles
Since last MOT+4,406 miles
PASS
Mileage18,488 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AO53 VCN

What car is AO53 VCN?

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

What is the mileage of AO53 VCN?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 VCN was 60,146 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 VCN passed its MOT?

AO53 VCN has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2025.

Is AO53 VCN ULEZ compliant?

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

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