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FL53 RUU

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 146,253 miles on the clock, averaging 8,548 miles per year, around 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 RUU

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,253
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,548

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading146,253 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20
Average per year8,548
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FL53 RUU 29k58k88k117k146k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,253 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,233 miles
Since last MOT+6,429 miles
PASS
Mileage139,804 miles
Since last MOT+7,309 miles
PASS
Mileage132,495 miles
Since last MOT+6,770 miles
PASS
Mileage125,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,725 miles
Since last MOT+8,588 miles
PASS
Mileage117,137 miles
Since last MOT+6,253 miles
PASS
Mileage110,884 miles
Since last MOT+7,499 miles
PASS
Mileage103,385 miles
Since last MOT+7,958 miles
PASS
Mileage95,427 miles
Since last MOT+7,722 miles
PASS
Mileage87,705 miles
Since last MOT+7,780 miles
PASS
Mileage79,925 miles
Since last MOT+8,092 miles
PASS
Mileage71,833 miles
Since last MOT+8,620 miles
PASS
Mileage63,213 miles
Since last MOT+8,882 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,331 miles
Since last MOT+13,261 miles
PASS
Mileage41,070 miles
Since last MOT+11,907 miles
PASS
Mileage29,163 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 RUU
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 RUU

What car is FL53 RUU?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 RUU?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 RUU was 146,253 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 RUU passed its MOT?

FL53 RUU has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2020.

Is FL53 RUU ULEZ compliant?

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

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