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FD53 DXK

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 134,697 miles on the clock, averaging 7,847 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FD53 DXK

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,697
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,847

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading134,697 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,434
Average per year7,847
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD53 DXK 23k51k79k107k135k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,697 miles
Since last MOT+4,434 miles
PASS
Mileage130,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,263 miles
Since last MOT+6,410 miles
PASS
Mileage123,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,853 miles
Since last MOT+7,592 miles
PASS
Mileage116,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,261 miles
Since last MOT+7,296 miles
PASS
Mileage108,965 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,961 miles
Since last MOT+5,866 miles
PASS
Mileage103,095 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,084 miles
Since last MOT+8,411 miles
PASS
Mileage94,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,673 miles
Since last MOT+10,772 miles
PASS
Mileage83,901 miles
Since last MOT+7,837 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,064 miles
Since last MOT+9,929 miles
PASS
Mileage66,135 miles
Since last MOT+8,624 miles
PASS
Mileage57,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,511 miles
Since last MOT+3,358 miles
PASS
Mileage54,153 miles
Since last MOT+11,759 miles
PASS
Mileage42,394 miles
Since last MOT+9,965 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,429 miles
Since last MOT+9,580 miles
PASS
Mileage22,849 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 DXK
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 DXK

What car is FD53 DXK?

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

What is the mileage of FD53 DXK?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 DXK was 134,697 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 DXK passed its MOT?

FD53 DXK has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2021.

Is FD53 DXK ULEZ compliant?

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

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