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FD53 UBL

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 95,240 miles on the clock, averaging 6,885 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FD53 UBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,240
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,885

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading95,240 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,885
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FD53 UBL 20k39k58k76k95k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,240 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,239 miles
Since last MOT+5,769 miles
PASS
Mileage89,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,470 miles
Since last MOT+7,719 miles
PASS
Mileage81,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,751 miles
Since last MOT+7,795 miles
PASS
Mileage73,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,956 miles
Since last MOT+8,166 miles
PASS
Mileage65,790 miles
Since last MOT+6,504 miles
PASS
Mileage59,286 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,270 miles
Since last MOT+6,888 miles
PASS
Mileage52,382 miles
Since last MOT+8,195 miles
PASS
Mileage44,187 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,186 miles
Since last MOT+5,483 miles
PASS
Mileage38,703 miles
Since last MOT+6,559 miles
PASS
Mileage32,144 miles
Since last MOT+6,038 miles
PASS
Mileage26,106 miles
Since last MOT+6,002 miles
PASS
Mileage20,104 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 UBL
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 UBL

What car is FD53 UBL?

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

What is the mileage of FD53 UBL?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 UBL was 95,240 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 UBL passed its MOT?

FD53 UBL has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2017.

Is FD53 UBL ULEZ compliant?

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

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