Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 150,136 miles on the clock, averaging 13,165 miles per year, above 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 VPZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 150,136 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,287 |
| Average per year | 13,165 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FL53 VPZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FL53 VPZ
What car is FL53 VPZ?
FL53 VPZ is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FL53 VPZ?
The last recorded mileage for FL53 VPZ was 150,136 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FL53 VPZ passed its MOT?
FL53 VPZ has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 16 Sep 2016.
Is FL53 VPZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 VPZ 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 VPZ?
FL53 VPZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.