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FH53 RSV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 161,469 miles on the clock, averaging 6,321 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 RSV

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,469
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,321

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading161,469 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,369
Average per year6,321
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 RSV 53k80k107k134k161k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,469 miles
Since last MOT+7,369 miles
PASS
Mileage154,100 miles
Since last MOT+6,056 miles
PASS
Mileage148,044 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,026 miles
Since last MOT+8,035 miles
PASS
Mileage139,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,991 miles
Since last MOT+3,234 miles
PASS
Mileage136,757 miles
Since last MOT+6,049 miles
PASS
Mileage130,708 miles
Since last MOT+5,552 miles
PASS
Mileage125,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,156 miles
Since last MOT+4,472 miles
PASS
Mileage120,684 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,650 miles
Since last MOT+4,770 miles
PASS
Mileage115,880 miles
Since last MOT+7,864 miles
PASS
Mileage108,016 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,009 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,002 miles
Since last MOT+6,632 miles
PASS
Mileage101,370 miles
Since last MOT+4,577 miles
PASS
Mileage96,793 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,759 miles
Since last MOT+1,933 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,826 miles
Since last MOT+4,254 miles
PASS
Mileage90,572 miles
Since last MOT+5,483 miles
PASS
Mileage85,089 miles
Since last MOT+7,951 miles
PASS
Mileage77,138 miles
Since last MOT+9,769 miles
PASS
Mileage67,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,369 miles
Since last MOT+14,499 miles
PASS
Mileage52,870 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 RSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
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 RSV

What car is FH53 RSV?

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

What is the mileage of FH53 RSV?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 RSV was 161,469 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 RSV passed its MOT?

FH53 RSV has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2024.

Is FH53 RSV ULEZ compliant?

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

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