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FD53 ACV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 10 (50% pass rate). It has 165,660 miles on the clock, averaging 12,618 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FD53 ACV

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,660
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
12,618

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading165,660 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,618
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD53 ACV 23k58k94k130k166k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,660 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,660 miles
Since last MOT+11,183 miles
PASS
Mileage154,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,477 miles
Since last MOT+8,989 miles
PASS
Mileage145,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,488 miles
Since last MOT+132,094 miles
PASS
Mileage13,394 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,974 miles
Since last MOT+9,455 miles
PASS
Mileage124,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,519 miles
Since last MOT+11,014 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,505 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage87,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,697 miles
Since last MOT+18,788 miles
PASS
Mileage68,909 miles
Since last MOT+212 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,697 miles
Since last MOT+23,418 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,279 miles
Since last MOT+16,245 miles
PASS
Mileage29,034 miles
Since last MOT+6,272 miles
PASS
Mileage22,762 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 ACV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FD53 ACV

What car is FD53 ACV?

FD53 ACV is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FD53 ACV?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 ACV was 165,660 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 ACV passed its MOT?

FD53 ACV has had 20 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (10 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 8 Mar 2018.

Is FD53 ACV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 ACV 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 FD53 ACV?

FD53 ACV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.