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FL53 LVG

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 80,421 miles on the clock, averaging 6,179 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 LVG

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,421
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
6,179

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 reading80,421 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,914
Average per year6,179
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 LVG 34k46k57k69k80k '07'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,421 miles
Since last MOT+3,914 miles
PASS
Mileage76,507 miles
Since last MOT+1,496 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,011 miles
Since last MOT+3,518 miles
PASS
Mileage71,493 miles
Since last MOT+13,234 miles
PASS
Mileage58,259 miles
Since last MOT+7,373 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,886 miles
Since last MOT+7,202 miles
PASS
Mileage43,684 miles
Since last MOT+9,331 miles
PASS
Mileage34,353 miles

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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 LVG
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 LVG

What car is FL53 LVG?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 LVG?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 LVG was 80,421 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 LVG passed its MOT?

FL53 LVG has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2014.

Is FL53 LVG ULEZ compliant?

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

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