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FL53 FKP

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 119,986 miles on the clock, averaging 6,415 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for FL53 FKP

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,986
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,415

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,986 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,325
Average per year6,415
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 FKP 40k60k80k100k120k '07'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,986 miles
Since last MOT+3,325 miles
PASS
Mileage116,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,661 miles
Since last MOT+3,552 miles
PASS
Mileage113,109 miles
Since last MOT+4,634 miles
PASS
Mileage108,475 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,470 miles
Since last MOT+5,287 miles
PASS
Mileage103,183 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,160 miles
Since last MOT+5,609 miles
PASS
Mileage97,551 miles
Since last MOT+10,430 miles
PASS
Mileage87,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,121 miles
Since last MOT+25,094 miles
PASS
Mileage62,027 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,024 miles
Since last MOT+1,794 miles
PASS
Mileage60,230 miles
Since last MOT+20,021 miles
PASS
Mileage40,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,209 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FKP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 FKP

What car is FL53 FKP?

FL53 FKP is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 FKP?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 FKP was 119,986 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 FKP passed its MOT?

FL53 FKP has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2019.

Is FL53 FKP ULEZ compliant?

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

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