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FH53 VRF

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 128,690 miles on the clock, averaging 5,190 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 VRF

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,690
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,190

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading128,690 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,079
Average per year5,190
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 VRF 81k93k105k117k129k '07'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,690 miles
Since last MOT+6,079 miles
PASS
Mileage122,611 miles
Since last MOT+5,527 miles
PASS
Mileage117,084 miles
Since last MOT+5,226 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,858 miles
Since last MOT+2,900 miles
PASS
Mileage108,958 miles
Since last MOT+2,182 miles
PASS
Mileage106,776 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,776 miles
Since last MOT+6,320 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,456 miles
Since last MOT+5,361 miles
PASS
Mileage95,095 miles
Since last MOT+4,230 miles
PASS
Mileage90,865 miles
Since last MOT+10,136 miles
PASS
Mileage80,729 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 VRF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FH53 VRF

What car is FH53 VRF?

FH53 VRF is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FH53 VRF?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 VRF was 128,690 miles, recorded on 24 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 VRF passed its MOT?

FH53 VRF has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2016.

Is FH53 VRF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH53 VRF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 VRF?

FH53 VRF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.