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FG53 HWJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 143,368 miles on the clock, averaging 10,410 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FG53 HWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,368
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,410

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading143,368 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,218
Average per year10,410
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FG53 HWJ 26k56k85k114k143k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage143,368 miles
Since last MOT+9,218 miles
PASS
Mileage134,150 miles
Since last MOT+9,343 miles
PASS
Mileage124,807 miles
Since last MOT+206 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,601 miles
Since last MOT+10,267 miles
PASS
Mileage114,334 miles
Since last MOT+172 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,162 miles
Since last MOT+11,146 miles
PASS
Mileage103,016 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,009 miles
Since last MOT+9,424 miles
PASS
Mileage93,585 miles
Since last MOT+9,995 miles
PASS
Mileage83,590 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,583 miles
Since last MOT+9,568 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,015 miles
Since last MOT+6,270 miles
PASS
Mileage67,745 miles
Since last MOT+6,001 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,744 miles
Since last MOT+13,179 miles
PASS
Mileage48,565 miles
Since last MOT+11,515 miles
PASS
Mileage37,050 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,038 miles
Since last MOT+10,813 miles
PASS
Mileage26,225 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 HWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFG — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FG53 HWJ

What car is FG53 HWJ?

FG53 HWJ is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FG53 HWJ?

The last recorded mileage for FG53 HWJ was 143,368 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FG53 HWJ passed its MOT?

FG53 HWJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 5 Sep 2017.

Is FG53 HWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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