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FH53 UFB

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 96,524 miles on the clock, averaging 7,678 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 UFB

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,524
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
7,678

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading96,524 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,111
Average per year7,678
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH53 UFB 21k40k59k78k97k '06'16'12

Check FH53 UFB

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,524 miles
Since last MOT+5,111 miles
PASS
Mileage91,413 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,405 miles
Since last MOT+11,057 miles
PASS
Mileage80,348 miles
Since last MOT+6,806 miles
PASS
Mileage73,542 miles
Since last MOT+6,048 miles
PASS
Mileage67,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,494 miles
Since last MOT+5,795 miles
PASS
Mileage61,699 miles
Since last MOT+8,300 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,399 miles
Since last MOT+9,188 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,211 miles
Since last MOT+6,700 miles
PASS
Mileage37,511 miles
Since last MOT+8,553 miles
PASS
Mileage28,958 miles
Since last MOT+7,999 miles
PASS
Mileage20,959 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 UFB
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 UFB

What car is FH53 UFB?

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

What is the mileage of FH53 UFB?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 UFB was 96,524 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 UFB passed its MOT?

FH53 UFB has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2016.

Is FH53 UFB ULEZ compliant?

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

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