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FE53 VZM

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 94,298 miles on the clock, averaging 4,457 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FE53 VZM

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,298
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,457

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading94,298 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,544
Average per year4,457
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE53 VZM 9k31k52k73k94k '06'25'17

Check FE53 VZM

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,298 miles
Since last MOT+11,544 miles
PASS
Mileage82,754 miles
Since last MOT+8,958 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,695 miles
PASS
Mileage70,101 miles
Since last MOT+3,580 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,781 miles
PASS
Mileage63,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,740 miles
Since last MOT+3,589 miles
PASS
Mileage60,151 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,151 miles
Since last MOT+4,700 miles
PASS
Mileage56,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,451 miles
Since last MOT+3,920 miles
PASS
Mileage52,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,531 miles
Since last MOT+5,172 miles
PASS
Mileage47,359 miles
Since last MOT+4,504 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,061 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,428 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,214 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,079 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,175 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,040 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,028 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,792 miles
PASS
Mileage12,038 miles
Since last MOT+2,550 miles
PASS
Mileage9,488 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 VZM
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 VZM

What car is FE53 VZM?

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

What is the mileage of FE53 VZM?

The last recorded mileage for FE53 VZM was 94,298 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE53 VZM passed its MOT?

FE53 VZM has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2025.

Is FE53 VZM ULEZ compliant?

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

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