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FL53 VGN

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1388cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 127,341 miles on the clock, averaging 10,988 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FL53 VGN

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,341
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,988

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading127,341 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year10,988
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 VGN 18k45k73k100k127k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,341 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,327 miles
Since last MOT+9,817 miles
PASS
Mileage117,510 miles
Since last MOT+10,989 miles
PASS
Mileage106,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,521 miles
Since last MOT+17,002 miles
PASS
Mileage89,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,519 miles
Since last MOT+21,311 miles
PASS
Mileage68,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,208 miles
Since last MOT+18,035 miles
PASS
Mileage50,173 miles
Since last MOT+15,100 miles
PASS
Mileage35,073 miles
Since last MOT+139 miles
PASS
Mileage34,934 miles
Since last MOT+3,348 miles
PASS
Mileage31,586 miles
Since last MOT+3,831 miles
PASS
Mileage27,755 miles
Since last MOT+3,505 miles
PASS
Mileage24,250 miles
Since last MOT+6,357 miles
PASS
Mileage17,893 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 VGN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 VGN

What car is FL53 VGN?

FL53 VGN is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 VGN?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 VGN was 127,341 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 VGN passed its MOT?

FL53 VGN has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2016.

Is FL53 VGN ULEZ compliant?

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

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