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FG53 DXE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1388cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 102,618 miles on the clock, averaging 4,275 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FG53 DXE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
102,618
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,275

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 reading102,618 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,275
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FG53 DXE 21k42k62k82k103k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,618 miles
Since last MOT+5,310 miles
PASS
Mileage97,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,308 miles
Since last MOT+5,470 miles
PASS
Mileage91,838 miles
Since last MOT+2,207 miles
PASS
Mileage89,631 miles
Since last MOT+2,658 miles
PASS
Mileage86,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,973 miles
Since last MOT+2,396 miles
PASS
Mileage84,577 miles
Since last MOT+1,692 miles
PASS
Mileage82,885 miles
Since last MOT+2,885 miles
PASS
Mileage80,000 miles
Since last MOT+3,590 miles
PASS
Mileage76,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,410 miles
Since last MOT+5,789 miles
PASS
Mileage70,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,621 miles
Since last MOT+5,441 miles
PASS
Mileage65,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,180 miles
Since last MOT+5,681 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,499 miles
PASS
Mileage93,782 miles
Since last MOT+46,010 miles
PASS
Mileage47,772 miles
Since last MOT+6,659 miles
PASS
Mileage41,113 miles
Since last MOT+3,887 miles
PASS
Mileage37,226 miles
Since last MOT+4,864 miles
PASS
Mileage32,362 miles
Since last MOT+2,424 miles
PASS
Mileage29,938 miles
Since last MOT+4,859 miles
PASS
Mileage25,079 miles
Since last MOT+3,907 miles
PASS
Mileage21,172 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 DXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFG — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FG53 DXE

What car is FG53 DXE?

FG53 DXE is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FG53 DXE?

The last recorded mileage for FG53 DXE was 102,618 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FG53 DXE passed its MOT?

FG53 DXE has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2025.

Is FG53 DXE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FG53 DXE 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 FG53 DXE?

FG53 DXE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.