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FL53 LPJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 88,034 miles on the clock, averaging 5,825 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FL53 LPJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,034
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,825

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,034 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,825
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 LPJ 21k38k54k71k88k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,034 miles
Since last MOT+11,580 miles
PASS
Mileage76,454 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,452 miles
Since last MOT+3,606 miles
PASS
Mileage72,846 miles
Since last MOT+4,387 miles
PASS
Mileage68,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,459 miles
Since last MOT+5,089 miles
PASS
Mileage63,370 miles
Since last MOT+6,851 miles
PASS
Mileage56,519 miles
Since last MOT+7,313 miles
PASS
Mileage49,206 miles
Since last MOT+7,082 miles
PASS
Mileage42,124 miles
Since last MOT+7,358 miles
PASS
Mileage34,766 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,760 miles
Since last MOT+4,753 miles
PASS
Mileage30,007 miles
Since last MOT+3,258 miles
PASS
Mileage26,749 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,747 miles
Since last MOT+6,068 miles
PASS
Mileage20,679 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,676 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 LPJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 LPJ

What car is FL53 LPJ?

FL53 LPJ is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 LPJ?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 LPJ was 88,034 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 LPJ passed its MOT?

FL53 LPJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2018.

Is FL53 LPJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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