Vehicle summary
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 1796cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 155,662 miles on the clock, averaging 8,405 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for FD53 FGZ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 155,662 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,405 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FD53 FGZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FD53 FGZ
What car is FD53 FGZ?
FD53 FGZ is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FD53 FGZ?
The last recorded mileage for FD53 FGZ was 155,662 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FD53 FGZ passed its MOT?
FD53 FGZ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2017.
Is FD53 FGZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 FGZ 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 FGZ?
FD53 FGZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.