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FH53 NHB

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 156,552 miles on the clock, averaging 5,948 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 NHB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
156,552
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
5,948

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading156,552 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year5,948
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 NHB 42k70k99k128k157k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,552 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,543 miles
Since last MOT+4,729 miles
PASS
Mileage151,814 miles
Since last MOT+7,201 miles
PASS
Mileage144,613 miles
Since last MOT+7,390 miles
PASS
Mileage137,223 miles
Since last MOT+6,906 miles
PASS
Mileage130,317 miles
Since last MOT+187 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,130 miles
Since last MOT+7,901 miles
PASS
Mileage122,229 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,225 miles
Since last MOT+5,507 miles
PASS
Mileage116,718 miles
Since last MOT+536 miles
PASS
Mileage116,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,182 miles
Since last MOT+12,003 miles
PASS
Mileage104,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,179 miles
Since last MOT+5,202 miles
PASS
Mileage98,977 miles
Since last MOT+5,611 miles
PASS
Mileage93,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,366 miles
Since last MOT+8,178 miles
PASS
Mileage85,188 miles
Since last MOT+6,314 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,874 miles
Since last MOT+6,497 miles
PASS
Mileage72,377 miles
Since last MOT+4,808 miles
PASS
Mileage67,569 miles
Since last MOT+3,850 miles
PASS
Mileage63,719 miles
Since last MOT+5,127 miles
PASS
Mileage58,592 miles
Since last MOT+4,833 miles
PASS
Mileage53,759 miles
Since last MOT+4,642 miles
PASS
Mileage49,117 miles
Since last MOT+7,419 miles
PASS
Mileage41,698 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 NHB
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 NHB

What car is FH53 NHB?

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

What is the mileage of FH53 NHB?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 NHB was 156,552 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 NHB passed its MOT?

FH53 NHB has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2026.

Is FH53 NHB ULEZ compliant?

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

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