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FL53 GOX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 84,464 miles on the clock, averaging 4,379 miles per year, well 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 GOX

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,464
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,379

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

Low mileage
Latest reading84,464 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,324
Average per year4,379
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 GOX 24k39k54k69k84k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage84,464 miles
Since last MOT+6,324 miles
PASS
Mileage78,140 miles
Since last MOT+9,745 miles
PASS
Mileage68,395 miles
Since last MOT+215 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,180 miles
Since last MOT+8,904 miles
PASS
Mileage59,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,276 miles
Since last MOT+6,595 miles
PASS
Mileage52,681 miles
Since last MOT+4,292 miles
PASS
Mileage48,389 miles
Since last MOT+2,638 miles
PASS
Mileage45,751 miles
Since last MOT+7,997 miles
PASS
Mileage37,754 miles
Since last MOT+6,067 miles
PASS
Mileage31,687 miles
Since last MOT+7,359 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,328 miles
Since last MOT+7,494 miles
PASS
Mileage16,834 miles
Since last MOT+7,210 miles
PASS
Mileage9,624 miles
Since last MOT+9,239 miles
PASS
Mileage385 miles
PASS
Mileage34,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,253 miles
Since last MOT+10,176 miles
PASS
Mileage24,077 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 GOX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 GOX

What car is FL53 GOX?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 GOX?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 GOX was 84,464 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 GOX passed its MOT?

FL53 GOX has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 21 Jul 2020.

Is FL53 GOX ULEZ compliant?

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

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