Vehicle summary
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 131,145 miles on the clock, averaging 12,347 miles per year, above 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 LVH
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 131,145 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 20,379 |
| Average per year | 12,347 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FL53 LVH |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FL53 LVH
What car is FL53 LVH?
FL53 LVH is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FL53 LVH?
The last recorded mileage for FL53 LVH was 131,145 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FL53 LVH passed its MOT?
FL53 LVH has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Jan 2015.
Is FL53 LVH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 LVH 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 LVH?
FL53 LVH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.