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FL53 UJF

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 144,002 miles on the clock, averaging 7,379 miles per year, below 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 UJF

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,002
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,379

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,002 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,140
Average per year7,379
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 UJF 41k67k92k118k144k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage144,002 miles
Since last MOT+3,140 miles
PASS
Mileage140,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,862 miles
Since last MOT+5,153 miles
PASS
Mileage135,709 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,708 miles
Since last MOT+5,578 miles
PASS
Mileage130,130 miles
Since last MOT+8,513 miles
PASS
Mileage121,617 miles
Since last MOT+8,783 miles
PASS
Mileage112,834 miles
Since last MOT+9,628 miles
PASS
Mileage103,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,206 miles
Since last MOT+8,306 miles
PASS
Mileage94,900 miles
Since last MOT+8,335 miles
PASS
Mileage86,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,565 miles
Since last MOT+6,268 miles
PASS
Mileage80,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,297 miles
Since last MOT+5,670 miles
PASS
Mileage74,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,627 miles
Since last MOT+6,006 miles
PASS
Mileage68,621 miles
Since last MOT+7,639 miles
PASS
Mileage60,982 miles
Since last MOT+10,047 miles
PASS
Mileage50,935 miles
Since last MOT+10,268 miles
PASS
Mileage40,667 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 UJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
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 UJF

What car is FL53 UJF?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 UJF?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 UJF was 144,002 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 UJF passed its MOT?

FL53 UJF has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 29 Sep 2020.

Is FL53 UJF ULEZ compliant?

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

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