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FE53 VWM

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 119,929 miles on the clock, averaging 7,650 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FE53 VWM

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,929
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,650

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,929 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,858
Average per year7,650
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FE53 VWM 21k45k70k95k120k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,929 miles
Since last MOT+4,858 miles
PASS
Mileage115,071 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,071 miles
Since last MOT+5,932 miles
PASS
Mileage109,139 miles
Since last MOT+7,065 miles
PASS
Mileage102,074 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,074 miles
Since last MOT+8,748 miles
PASS
Mileage93,326 miles
Since last MOT+7,997 miles
PASS
Mileage85,329 miles
Since last MOT+6,676 miles
PASS
Mileage78,653 miles
Since last MOT+6,681 miles
PASS
Mileage71,972 miles
Since last MOT+6,925 miles
PASS
Mileage65,047 miles
Since last MOT+6,410 miles
PASS
Mileage58,637 miles
Since last MOT+9,099 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,538 miles
Since last MOT+11,461 miles
PASS
Mileage38,077 miles
Since last MOT+9,790 miles
PASS
Mileage28,287 miles
Since last MOT+7,620 miles
PASS
Mileage20,667 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 VWM
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 VWM

What car is FE53 VWM?

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

What is the mileage of FE53 VWM?

The last recorded mileage for FE53 VWM was 119,929 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE53 VWM passed its MOT?

FE53 VWM has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2019.

Is FE53 VWM ULEZ compliant?

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

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