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FL53 RVC

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 1988cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 121,489 miles on the clock, averaging 4,856 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for FL53 RVC

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,489
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,856

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading121,489 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,218
Average per year4,856
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 RVC 29k52k75k98k121k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,489 miles
Since last MOT+4,218 miles
PASS
Mileage117,271 miles
Since last MOT+1,100 miles
PASS
Mileage116,171 miles
Since last MOT+597 miles
PASS
Mileage115,574 miles
Since last MOT+1,582 miles
PASS
Mileage113,992 miles
Since last MOT+1,795 miles
PASS
Mileage112,197 miles
Since last MOT+1,029 miles
PASS
Mileage111,168 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage107,437 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,425 miles
Since last MOT+13,022 miles
PASS
Mileage94,403 miles
Since last MOT+13,496 miles
PASS
Mileage80,907 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,906 miles
Since last MOT+12,106 miles
PASS
Mileage68,800 miles
Since last MOT+4,493 miles
PASS
Mileage64,307 miles
Since last MOT+6,198 miles
PASS
Mileage58,109 miles
Since last MOT+6,077 miles
PASS
Mileage52,032 miles
Since last MOT+3,896 miles
PASS
Mileage48,136 miles
Since last MOT+2,717 miles
PASS
Mileage45,419 miles
Since last MOT+2,494 miles
PASS
Mileage42,925 miles
Since last MOT+4,080 miles
PASS
Mileage38,845 miles
Since last MOT+9,537 miles
PASS
Mileage29,308 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 RVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 RVC

What car is FL53 RVC?

FL53 RVC is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 RVC?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 RVC was 121,489 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 RVC passed its MOT?

FL53 RVC has had 21 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (19 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2025.

Is FL53 RVC ULEZ compliant?

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

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