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FH53 UDB

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 146,299 miles on the clock, averaging 15,896 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 UDB

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,299
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
15,896

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,299 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,896
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH53 UDB 26k56k86k116k146k '06'14'12

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,299 miles
Since last MOT+10,242 miles
PASS
Mileage136,057 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,048 miles
Since last MOT+14,132 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,916 miles
Since last MOT+15,760 miles
PASS
Mileage106,156 miles
Since last MOT+25,241 miles
PASS
Mileage80,915 miles
Since last MOT+27,910 miles
PASS
Mileage53,005 miles
Since last MOT+15,373 miles
PASS
Mileage37,632 miles
Since last MOT+11,885 miles
PASS
Mileage25,747 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 UDB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 UDB

What car is FH53 UDB?

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

What is the mileage of FH53 UDB?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 UDB was 146,299 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 UDB passed its MOT?

FH53 UDB has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2014.

Is FH53 UDB ULEZ compliant?

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

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