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FH53 UCP

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 111,288 miles on the clock, averaging 6,053 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 UCP

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,288
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,053

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 reading111,288 miles
Reading date
Miles last year46
Average per year6,053
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 UCP 25k47k68k90k111k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,288 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,242 miles
Since last MOT+2,844 miles
PASS
Mileage108,398 miles
Since last MOT+2,652 miles
PASS
Mileage105,746 miles
Since last MOT+3,184 miles
PASS
Mileage102,562 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,562 miles
Since last MOT+2,132 miles
PASS
Mileage100,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,430 miles
Since last MOT+5,271 miles
PASS
Mileage95,159 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,152 miles
Since last MOT+7,550 miles
PASS
Mileage87,602 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,596 miles
Since last MOT+8,271 miles
PASS
Mileage79,325 miles
Since last MOT+8,237 miles
PASS
Mileage71,088 miles
Since last MOT+7,847 miles
PASS
Mileage63,241 miles
Since last MOT+8,865 miles
PASS
Mileage54,376 miles
Since last MOT+5,524 miles
PASS
Mileage48,852 miles
Since last MOT+7,520 miles
PASS
Mileage41,332 miles
Since last MOT+7,468 miles
PASS
Mileage33,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,864 miles
Since last MOT+8,563 miles
PASS
Mileage25,301 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 UCP
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 UCP

What car is FH53 UCP?

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

What is the mileage of FH53 UCP?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 UCP was 111,288 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 UCP passed its MOT?

FH53 UCP has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2021.

Is FH53 UCP ULEZ compliant?

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

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