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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 136,457 miles on the clock, averaging 11,689 miles per year, above 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 RBZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 136,457 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,657 |
| Average per year | 11,689 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 RBZ |
| 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 RBZ
What car is FD53 RBZ?
FD53 RBZ is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FD53 RBZ?
The last recorded mileage for FD53 RBZ was 136,457 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FD53 RBZ passed its MOT?
FD53 RBZ has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2015.
Is FD53 RBZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 RBZ 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 RBZ?
FD53 RBZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.