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FL53 UBC

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 28,682 miles on the clock, averaging 680 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FL53 UBC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
28,682
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
680

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading28,682 miles
Reading date
Miles last year368
Average per year680
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 UBC 15k19k22k25k29k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage28,682 miles
Since last MOT+368 miles
PASS
Mileage28,314 miles
Since last MOT+1,123 miles
PASS
Mileage27,191 miles
Since last MOT+1,630 miles
PASS
Mileage25,561 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,554 miles
Since last MOT+2,628 miles
PASS
Mileage22,926 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,925 miles
Since last MOT+617 miles
PASS
Mileage22,308 miles
Since last MOT+331 miles
PASS
Mileage21,977 miles
Since last MOT+4,568 miles
PASS
Mileage17,409 miles
Since last MOT+2,330 miles
PASS
Mileage15,079 miles
Since last MOT+1,729 miles
PASS
Mileage13,350 miles
Since last MOT+2,132 miles
PASS
Mileage11,218 miles
Since last MOT+1,524 miles
PASS
Mileage9,694 miles
Since last MOT+2,137 miles
PASS
Mileage7,557 miles
Since last MOT+2,021 miles
PASS
Mileage5,536 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage5,533 miles
Since last MOT+2,953 miles
PASS
Mileage2,580 miles
PASS
Mileage43,768 miles
Since last MOT+6,139 miles
PASS
Mileage37,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,629 miles
Since last MOT+9,017 miles
PASS
Mileage28,612 miles
Since last MOT+7,534 miles
PASS
Mileage21,078 miles
Since last MOT+5,619 miles
PASS
Mileage15,459 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 UBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 UBC

What car is FL53 UBC?

FL53 UBC is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 UBC?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 UBC was 28,682 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 UBC passed its MOT?

FL53 UBC has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2026.

Is FL53 UBC ULEZ compliant?

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

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