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FM53 DZZ

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 149,633 miles on the clock, averaging 8,454 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for FM53 DZZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,633
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,454

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading149,633 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,804
Average per year8,454
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM53 DZZ 45k71k97k123k150k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,633 miles
Since last MOT+1,804 miles
PASS
Mileage147,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,829 miles
Since last MOT+17,193 miles
PASS
Mileage130,636 miles
Since last MOT+10,794 miles
PASS
Mileage119,842 miles
Since last MOT+6,022 miles
PASS
Mileage113,820 miles
Since last MOT+3,263 miles
PASS
Mileage110,557 miles
Since last MOT+9,317 miles
PASS
Mileage101,240 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,239 miles
Since last MOT+7,786 miles
PASS
Mileage93,453 miles
Since last MOT+8,466 miles
PASS
Mileage84,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,987 miles
Since last MOT+7,677 miles
PASS
Mileage77,310 miles
Since last MOT+2,561 miles
PASS
Mileage74,749 miles
Since last MOT+9,813 miles
PASS
Mileage64,936 miles
Since last MOT+6,607 miles
PASS
Mileage58,329 miles
Since last MOT+13,497 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,832 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 DZZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FM53 DZZ

What car is FM53 DZZ?

FM53 DZZ is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FM53 DZZ?

The last recorded mileage for FM53 DZZ was 149,633 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM53 DZZ passed its MOT?

FM53 DZZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2019.

Is FM53 DZZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM53 DZZ 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 DZZ?

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