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FH53 TVU

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 31 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 10 (68% pass rate). It has 127,459 miles on the clock, averaging 3,839 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 TVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,459
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
3,839

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

Low mileage
Latest reading127,459 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,839
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 TVU 57k74k92k110k127k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,459 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,458 miles
Since last MOT+3,048 miles
PASS
Mileage124,410 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,408 miles
Since last MOT+2,538 miles
PASS
Mileage121,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,870 miles
Since last MOT+2,067 miles
PASS
Mileage119,803 miles
Since last MOT+1,602 miles
PASS
Mileage118,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,201 miles
Since last MOT+2,011 miles
PASS
Mileage116,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,190 miles
Since last MOT+2,683 miles
PASS
Mileage113,507 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,452 miles
Since last MOT+1,995 miles
PASS
Mileage111,457 miles
Since last MOT+2,647 miles
PASS
Mileage108,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,810 miles
Since last MOT+2,410 miles
PASS
Mileage106,400 miles
Since last MOT+8,766 miles
PASS
Mileage97,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,634 miles
Since last MOT+1,046 miles
PASS
Mileage96,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,588 miles
Since last MOT+5,493 miles
PASS
Mileage91,095 miles
Since last MOT+5,216 miles
PASS
Mileage85,879 miles
Since last MOT+4,877 miles
PASS
Mileage81,002 miles
Since last MOT+2,551 miles
PASS
Mileage78,451 miles
Since last MOT+6,448 miles
PASS
Mileage72,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,003 miles
Since last MOT+3,888 miles
PASS
Mileage68,115 miles
Since last MOT+4,337 miles
PASS
Mileage63,778 miles
Since last MOT+7,117 miles
PASS
Mileage56,661 miles
Since last MOT+157 miles
PASS
Mileage56,504 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 TVU
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 TVU

What car is FH53 TVU?

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

What is the mileage of FH53 TVU?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 TVU was 127,459 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 TVU passed its MOT?

FH53 TVU has had 31 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (21 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2025.

Is FH53 TVU ULEZ compliant?

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

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