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FH53 TSX

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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 49,533 miles on the clock, averaging 6,260 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 TSX

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,533
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
6,260

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 reading49,533 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,260
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH53 TSX 22k29k36k43k50k '06'11'10

Check FH53 TSX

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,533 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,530 miles
Since last MOT+9,897 miles
PASS
Mileage39,633 miles
Since last MOT+3,272 miles
PASS
Mileage36,361 miles
Since last MOT+8,890 miles
PASS
Mileage27,471 miles
Since last MOT+5,413 miles
PASS
Mileage22,058 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 TSX
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 TSX

What car is FH53 TSX?

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

What is the mileage of FH53 TSX?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 TSX was 49,533 miles, recorded on 13 May 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 TSX passed its MOT?

FH53 TSX has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 May 2011.

Is FH53 TSX ULEZ compliant?

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

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