Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
FM53 DTV

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 109,432 miles on the clock, averaging 6,632 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FM53 DTV

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,432
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
6,632

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,432 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year6,632
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM53 DTV 31k50k70k90k109k '06'18'14

Check FM53 DTV

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,432 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,421 miles
Since last MOT+4,028 miles
PASS
Mileage105,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,393 miles
Since last MOT+1,594 miles
PASS
Mileage103,799 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,797 miles
Since last MOT+3,726 miles
PASS
Mileage100,071 miles
Since last MOT+8,096 miles
PASS
Mileage91,975 miles
Since last MOT+3,106 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,869 miles
Since last MOT+5,690 miles
PASS
Mileage83,179 miles
Since last MOT+5,859 miles
PASS
Mileage77,320 miles
Since last MOT+5,759 miles
PASS
Mileage71,561 miles
Since last MOT+7,221 miles
PASS
Mileage64,340 miles
Since last MOT+13,962 miles
PASS
Mileage50,378 miles
Since last MOT+18,190 miles
PASS
Mileage32,188 miles
Since last MOT+1,637 miles
PASS
Mileage30,551 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Ford Focus often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

Read our Ford Focus Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Ford Focus

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 DTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

More FM53 D plates

Browse all FM53 D registrations from Nottingham.

About FM53 DTV

What car is FM53 DTV?

FM53 DTV is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FM53 DTV?

The last recorded mileage for FM53 DTV was 109,432 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM53 DTV passed its MOT?

FM53 DTV has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2018.

Is FM53 DTV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM53 DTV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FM53 DTV?

FM53 DTV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.