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FE53 HPV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 55,158 miles on the clock, averaging 3,103 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FE53 HPV

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,158
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,103

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading55,158 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,384
Average per year3,103
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE53 HPV 7k19k31k43k55k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage55,158 miles
Since last MOT+5,384 miles
PASS
Mileage49,774 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,771 miles
Since last MOT+8,888 miles
PASS
Mileage40,883 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,863 miles
PASS
Mileage35,018 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,015 miles
Since last MOT+3,291 miles
PASS
Mileage31,724 miles
Since last MOT+1,965 miles
PASS
Mileage29,759 miles
Since last MOT+2,772 miles
PASS
Mileage26,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,987 miles
Since last MOT+1,319 miles
PASS
Mileage25,668 miles
Since last MOT+1,796 miles
PASS
Mileage23,872 miles
Since last MOT+1,693 miles
PASS
Mileage22,179 miles
Since last MOT+2,057 miles
PASS
Mileage20,122 miles
Since last MOT+2,472 miles
PASS
Mileage17,650 miles
Since last MOT+2,231 miles
PASS
Mileage15,419 miles
Since last MOT+2,081 miles
PASS
Mileage13,338 miles
Since last MOT+4,563 miles
PASS
Mileage8,775 miles
Since last MOT+1,669 miles
PASS
Mileage7,106 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 HPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FE53 HPV

What car is FE53 HPV?

FE53 HPV is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FE53 HPV?

The last recorded mileage for FE53 HPV was 55,158 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE53 HPV passed its MOT?

FE53 HPV has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 21 Dec 2021.

Is FE53 HPV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FE53 HPV 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 FE53 HPV?

FE53 HPV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.