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FH53 TUW

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 78,122 miles on the clock, averaging 5,832 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 TUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,122
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,832

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 reading78,122 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,242
Average per year5,832
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH53 TUW 24k38k51k65k78k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,122 miles
Since last MOT+4,242 miles
PASS
Mileage73,880 miles
Since last MOT+4,630 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,250 miles
Since last MOT+4,653 miles
PASS
Mileage64,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,597 miles
Since last MOT+5,348 miles
PASS
Mileage59,249 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,246 miles
Since last MOT+7,232 miles
PASS
Mileage52,014 miles
Since last MOT+6,421 miles
PASS
Mileage45,593 miles
Since last MOT+7,947 miles
PASS
Mileage37,646 miles
Since last MOT+6,873 miles
PASS
Mileage30,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,773 miles
Since last MOT+6,442 miles
PASS
Mileage24,331 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 TUW
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 TUW

What car is FH53 TUW?

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

What is the mileage of FH53 TUW?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 TUW was 78,122 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 TUW passed its MOT?

FH53 TUW has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2016.

Is FH53 TUW ULEZ compliant?

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

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