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FM53 HVY

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 1596cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 115,098 miles on the clock, averaging 8,178 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FM53 HVY

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,098
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,178

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 reading115,098 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,178
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM53 HVY 16k41k65k90k115k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,098 miles
Since last MOT+16,471 miles
PASS
Mileage98,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,627 miles
Since last MOT+15,499 miles
PASS
Mileage83,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,128 miles
Since last MOT+12,937 miles
PASS
Mileage70,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,191 miles
Since last MOT+10,448 miles
PASS
Mileage59,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,743 miles
Since last MOT+11,956 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,787 miles
Since last MOT+11,756 miles
PASS
Mileage36,031 miles
Since last MOT+10,283 miles
PASS
Mileage25,748 miles
Since last MOT+2,362 miles
PASS
Mileage23,386 miles
Since last MOT+1,086 miles
PASS
Mileage22,300 miles
Since last MOT+893 miles
PASS
Mileage21,407 miles
Since last MOT+2,071 miles
PASS
Mileage19,336 miles
Since last MOT+3,610 miles
PASS
Mileage15,726 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 HVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FM53 HVY

What car is FM53 HVY?

FM53 HVY is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FM53 HVY?

The last recorded mileage for FM53 HVY was 115,098 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM53 HVY passed its MOT?

FM53 HVY has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2019.

Is FM53 HVY ULEZ compliant?

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

FM53 HVY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.