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FH53 FFG

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
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 1988cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 133,663 miles on the clock, averaging 5,477 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 FFG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
133,663
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,477

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

Below average
Latest reading133,663 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,094
Average per year5,477
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 FFG 29k55k81k108k134k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,663 miles
Since last MOT+2,094 miles
PASS
Mileage131,569 miles
Since last MOT+4,798 miles
PASS
Mileage126,771 miles
Since last MOT+575 miles
PASS
Mileage126,196 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,181 miles
Since last MOT+3,620 miles
PASS
Mileage122,561 miles
Since last MOT+4,032 miles
PASS
Mileage118,529 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,521 miles
Since last MOT+1,708 miles
PASS
Mileage116,813 miles
Since last MOT+2,201 miles
PASS
Mileage114,612 miles
Since last MOT+1,825 miles
PASS
Mileage112,787 miles
Since last MOT+1,741 miles
PASS
Mileage111,046 miles
Since last MOT+1,185 miles
PASS
Mileage109,861 miles
Since last MOT+1,260 miles
PASS
Mileage108,601 miles
Since last MOT+5,761 miles
PASS
Mileage102,840 miles
Since last MOT+5,756 miles
PASS
Mileage97,084 miles
Since last MOT+10,422 miles
PASS
Mileage86,662 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,662 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,653 miles
Since last MOT+9,194 miles
PASS
Mileage77,459 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,453 miles
Since last MOT+11,535 miles
PASS
Mileage65,918 miles
Since last MOT+12,980 miles
PASS
Mileage52,938 miles
Since last MOT+12,010 miles
PASS
Mileage40,928 miles
Since last MOT+11,641 miles
PASS
Mileage29,287 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FFG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FH53 FFG

What car is FH53 FFG?

FH53 FFG is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH53 FFG?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 FFG was 133,663 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 FFG passed its MOT?

FH53 FFG has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2025.

Is FH53 FFG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH53 FFG 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 FH53 FFG?

FH53 FFG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.