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FE53 VAA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 32 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 12 (63% pass rate). It has 82,458 miles on the clock, averaging 3,185 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FE53 VAA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
82,458
Last Mileage
Recorded
32
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 32 tests on record
3,185

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,458 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year3,185
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE53 VAA 21k36k52k67k82k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 32 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,458 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,455 miles
Since last MOT+1,478 miles
PASS
Mileage80,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,977 miles
Since last MOT+2,812 miles
PASS
Mileage78,165 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,164 miles
Since last MOT+1,939 miles
PASS
Mileage76,225 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,224 miles
Since last MOT+2,225 miles
PASS
Mileage73,999 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,997 miles
Since last MOT+2,899 miles
PASS
Mileage71,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,098 miles
Since last MOT+7,097 miles
PASS
Mileage64,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,001 miles
Since last MOT+7,720 miles
PASS
Mileage56,281 miles
Since last MOT+4,280 miles
PASS
Mileage52,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,001 miles
Since last MOT+2,604 miles
PASS
Mileage49,397 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,397 miles
Since last MOT+1,569 miles
PASS
Mileage47,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,828 miles
Since last MOT+3,021 miles
PASS
Mileage44,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,807 miles
Since last MOT+4,730 miles
PASS
Mileage40,077 miles
Since last MOT+2,396 miles
PASS
Mileage37,681 miles
Since last MOT+2,606 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,075 miles
Since last MOT+2,528 miles
PASS
Mileage32,547 miles
Since last MOT+1,769 miles
PASS
Mileage30,778 miles
Since last MOT+2,159 miles
PASS
Mileage28,619 miles
Since last MOT+2,301 miles
PASS
Mileage26,318 miles
Since last MOT+2,746 miles
PASS
Mileage23,572 miles
Since last MOT+2,706 miles
PASS
Mileage20,866 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 VAA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 VAA

What car is FE53 VAA?

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

What is the mileage of FE53 VAA?

The last recorded mileage for FE53 VAA was 82,458 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE53 VAA passed its MOT?

FE53 VAA has had 32 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (20 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2025.

Is FE53 VAA ULEZ compliant?

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

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