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FE53 VWL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 128,215 miles on the clock, averaging 9,201 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FE53 VWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,215
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,201

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading128,215 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,759
Average per year9,201
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE53 VWL 35k59k82k105k128k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,215 miles
Since last MOT+1,759 miles
PASS
Mileage126,456 miles
Since last MOT+2,100 miles
PASS
Mileage124,356 miles
Since last MOT+50,945 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,411 miles
Since last MOT+3,397 miles
PASS
Mileage70,014 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,014 miles
Since last MOT+3,500 miles
PASS
Mileage66,514 miles
Since last MOT+3,824 miles
PASS
Mileage62,690 miles
Since last MOT+4,113 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,577 miles
Since last MOT+5,616 miles
PASS
Mileage52,961 miles
Since last MOT+4,162 miles
PASS
Mileage48,799 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,798 miles
Since last MOT+3,115 miles
PASS
Mileage45,683 miles
Since last MOT+10,220 miles
PASS
Mileage35,463 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 VWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 VWL

What car is FE53 VWL?

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

What is the mileage of FE53 VWL?

The last recorded mileage for FE53 VWL was 128,215 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE53 VWL passed its MOT?

FE53 VWL has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2016.

Is FE53 VWL ULEZ compliant?

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

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