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FH53 TUV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 151,397 miles on the clock, averaging 12,821 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 TUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,397
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,821

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 reading151,397 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,821
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH53 TUV 23k55k87k119k151k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,397 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,397 miles
Since last MOT+17,052 miles
PASS
Mileage134,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,345 miles
Since last MOT+19,312 miles
PASS
Mileage115,033 miles
Since last MOT+304 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,729 miles
Since last MOT+13,628 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,101 miles
Since last MOT+11,302 miles
PASS
Mileage89,799 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,799 miles
Since last MOT+12,565 miles
PASS
Mileage77,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,234 miles
Since last MOT+12,819 miles
PASS
Mileage64,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,415 miles
Since last MOT+12,852 miles
PASS
Mileage51,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,563 miles
Since last MOT+13,044 miles
PASS
Mileage38,519 miles
Since last MOT+8,844 miles
PASS
Mileage29,675 miles
Since last MOT+6,761 miles
PASS
Mileage22,914 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 TUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 TUV

What car is FH53 TUV?

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

What is the mileage of FH53 TUV?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 TUV was 151,397 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 TUV passed its MOT?

FH53 TUV has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2017.

Is FH53 TUV ULEZ compliant?

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

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