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FL53 OTN

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1753cc
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 1753cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 99,740 miles on the clock, averaging 10,590 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 OTN

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,740
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
10,590

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading99,740 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28,061
Average per year10,590
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 OTN 46k59k73k86k100k '06'11'08

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,740 miles
Since last MOT+28,061 miles
PASS
Mileage71,679 miles
Since last MOT+11,351 miles
PASS
Mileage60,328 miles
Since last MOT+3,319 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,178 miles
PASS
Mileage51,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,831 miles
Since last MOT+5,932 miles
PASS
Mileage45,899 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 OTN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 OTN

What car is FL53 OTN?

FL53 OTN is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1753cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 OTN?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 OTN was 99,740 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 OTN passed its MOT?

FL53 OTN has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2011.

Is FL53 OTN ULEZ compliant?

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

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