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FD53 DWA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1388cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 140,635 miles on the clock, averaging 6,524 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FD53 DWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,635
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,524

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading140,635 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,837
Average per year6,524
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD53 DWA 65k84k103k122k141k '06'18'12

Check FD53 DWA

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage140,635 miles
Since last MOT+6,837 miles
PASS
Mileage133,798 miles
Since last MOT+2,513 miles
PASS
Mileage131,285 miles
Since last MOT+2,822 miles
PASS
Mileage128,463 miles
Since last MOT+4,607 miles
PASS
Mileage123,856 miles
Since last MOT+5,394 miles
PASS
Mileage118,462 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,459 miles
Since last MOT+8,477 miles
PASS
Mileage109,982 miles
Since last MOT+8,591 miles
PASS
Mileage101,391 miles
Since last MOT+8,972 miles
PASS
Mileage92,419 miles
Since last MOT+7,980 miles
PASS
Mileage84,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,439 miles
Since last MOT+12,470 miles
PASS
Mileage71,969 miles
Since last MOT+7,370 miles
PASS
Mileage64,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,599 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 DWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FD53 DWA

What car is FD53 DWA?

FD53 DWA is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FD53 DWA?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 DWA was 140,635 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 DWA passed its MOT?

FD53 DWA has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 6 Jan 2018.

Is FD53 DWA ULEZ compliant?

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

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