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FH53 UBW

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 120,003 miles on the clock, averaging 8,029 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 UBW

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,003
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,029

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading120,003 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,049
Average per year8,029
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH53 UBW 32k54k76k98k120k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage120,003 miles
Since last MOT+6,049 miles
PASS
Mileage113,954 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,953 miles
Since last MOT+4,742 miles
PASS
Mileage109,211 miles
Since last MOT+9,150 miles
PASS
Mileage100,061 miles
Since last MOT+10,631 miles
PASS
Mileage89,430 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,427 miles
Since last MOT+8,995 miles
PASS
Mileage80,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,432 miles
Since last MOT+8,107 miles
PASS
Mileage72,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,325 miles
Since last MOT+9,202 miles
PASS
Mileage63,123 miles
Since last MOT+10,821 miles
PASS
Mileage52,302 miles
Since last MOT+9,922 miles
PASS
Mileage42,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,380 miles
Since last MOT+9,936 miles
PASS
Mileage32,444 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 UBW
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 UBW

What car is FH53 UBW?

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

What is the mileage of FH53 UBW?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 UBW was 120,003 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 UBW passed its MOT?

FH53 UBW has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 6 Nov 2017.

Is FH53 UBW ULEZ compliant?

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

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