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FL53 FHU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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.

MOT & Mileage History for FL53 FHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,657

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 reading113,702 miles
Reading date
Miles last year46,056
Average per year5,657
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 FHU 33k53k73k94k114k '06'21'12

Check FL53 FHU

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
PASS
Mileage113,702 miles
PASS
PASS
PASS
Mileage67,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,646 miles
PASS
PASS
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage59,744 miles
Since last MOT+3,799 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,945 miles
PASS
Mileage57,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,320 miles
Since last MOT+1,686 miles
PASS
Mileage55,634 miles
Since last MOT+3,373 miles
PASS
Mileage52,261 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,260 miles
Since last MOT+2,703 miles
PASS
Mileage49,557 miles
Since last MOT+3,801 miles
PASS
Mileage45,756 miles
Since last MOT+4,881 miles
PASS
Mileage40,875 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
PASS
Mileage34,328 miles
Since last MOT+1,194 miles
PASS
Mileage33,134 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 FHU

What car is FL53 FHU?

FL53 FHU is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

Has FL53 FHU passed its MOT?

FL53 FHU has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 12 Jan 2022.

Is FL53 FHU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 FHU 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 FL53 FHU?

FL53 FHU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.