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FD53 HLF

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 133,598 miles on the clock, averaging 12,331 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FD53 HLF

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,598
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,331

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading133,598 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,310
Average per year12,331
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD53 HLF 14k44k74k104k134k '06'16'11

Check FD53 HLF

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage133,598 miles
Since last MOT+20,310 miles
PASS
Mileage113,288 miles
Since last MOT+426 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,862 miles
Since last MOT+13,255 miles
PASS
Mileage99,607 miles
Since last MOT+13,907 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,700 miles
Since last MOT+13,752 miles
PASS
Mileage71,948 miles
Since last MOT+7,075 miles
PASS
Mileage64,873 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,873 miles
Since last MOT+11,916 miles
PASS
Mileage52,957 miles
Since last MOT+13,199 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,758 miles
Since last MOT+11,360 miles
PASS
Mileage28,398 miles
Since last MOT+13,374 miles
PASS
Mileage15,024 miles
Since last MOT+865 miles
PASS
Mileage14,159 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 HLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
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 HLF

What car is FD53 HLF?

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

What is the mileage of FD53 HLF?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 HLF was 133,598 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 HLF passed its MOT?

FD53 HLF has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 22 Jul 2016.

Is FD53 HLF ULEZ compliant?

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

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