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FD53 DXE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 103,547 miles on the clock, averaging 4,313 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FD53 DXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,547
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
4,313

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 reading103,547 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,313
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD53 DXE 24k44k64k84k104k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,547 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,547 miles
Since last MOT+4,329 miles
PASS
Mileage99,218 miles
Since last MOT+1,455 miles
PASS
Mileage97,763 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,753 miles
Since last MOT+3,629 miles
PASS
Mileage94,124 miles
Since last MOT+2,791 miles
PASS
Mileage91,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,333 miles
Since last MOT+2,542 miles
PASS
Mileage88,791 miles
Since last MOT+4,550 miles
PASS
Mileage84,241 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,101 miles
Since last MOT+9,663 miles
PASS
Mileage74,438 miles
Since last MOT+5,771 miles
PASS
Mileage68,667 miles
Since last MOT+4,411 miles
PASS
Mileage64,256 miles
Since last MOT+4,282 miles
PASS
Mileage59,974 miles
Since last MOT+5,768 miles
PASS
Mileage54,206 miles
Since last MOT+5,019 miles
PASS
Mileage49,187 miles
Since last MOT+5,760 miles
PASS
Mileage43,427 miles
Since last MOT+3,922 miles
PASS
Mileage39,505 miles
Since last MOT+5,205 miles
PASS
Mileage34,300 miles
Since last MOT+3,292 miles
PASS
Mileage31,008 miles
Since last MOT+2,185 miles
PASS
Mileage28,823 miles
Since last MOT+4,407 miles
PASS
Mileage24,416 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 DXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
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 DXE

What car is FD53 DXE?

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

What is the mileage of FD53 DXE?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 DXE was 103,547 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 DXE passed its MOT?

FD53 DXE has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2025.

Is FD53 DXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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