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FH53 UGP

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 173,213 miles on the clock, averaging 9,306 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 UGP

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,213
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
9,306

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,213 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,306
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 UGP 34k69k104k138k173k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,213 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,212 miles
Since last MOT+4,595 miles
PASS
Mileage168,617 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,607 miles
Since last MOT+5,154 miles
PASS
Mileage163,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,453 miles
Since last MOT+6,682 miles
PASS
Mileage156,771 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,757 miles
Since last MOT+5,657 miles
PASS
Mileage151,100 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,098 miles
Since last MOT+4,982 miles
PASS
Mileage146,116 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,115 miles
Since last MOT+4,499 miles
PASS
Mileage141,616 miles
Since last MOT+3,455 miles
PASS
Mileage138,161 miles
Since last MOT+5,199 miles
PASS
Mileage132,962 miles
Since last MOT+4,331 miles
PASS
Mileage128,631 miles
Since last MOT+4,684 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,947 miles
Since last MOT+18,900 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,047 miles
Since last MOT+19,904 miles
PASS
Mileage85,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,143 miles
Since last MOT+19,901 miles
PASS
Mileage65,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,242 miles
Since last MOT+15,507 miles
PASS
Mileage49,735 miles
Since last MOT+15,554 miles
PASS
Mileage34,181 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 UGP
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 UGP

What car is FH53 UGP?

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

What is the mileage of FH53 UGP?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 UGP was 173,213 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 UGP passed its MOT?

FH53 UGP has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2021.

Is FH53 UGP ULEZ compliant?

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

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