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FH53 NBM

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 222,804 miles on the clock, averaging 19,547 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 NBM

MOT Status
Due date passed
222,804
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
19,547

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading222,804 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,151
Average per year19,547
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 NBM 67k106k145k184k223k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage222,804 miles
Since last MOT+6,151 miles
PASS
Mileage216,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage216,653 miles
Since last MOT+6,705 miles
PASS
Mileage209,948 miles
Since last MOT+23,378 miles
PASS
Mileage186,570 miles
Since last MOT+23,706 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,864 miles
Since last MOT+21,069 miles
PASS
Mileage141,795 miles
Since last MOT+21,865 miles
PASS
Mileage119,930 miles
Since last MOT+27,577 miles
PASS
Mileage92,353 miles
Since last MOT+25,824 miles
PASS
Mileage66,529 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 NBM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FH53 NBM

What car is FH53 NBM?

FH53 NBM is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH53 NBM?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 NBM was 222,804 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 NBM passed its MOT?

FH53 NBM has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2014.

Is FH53 NBM ULEZ compliant?

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

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