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FM53 VSC

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 83,139 miles on the clock, averaging 8,262 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FM53 VSC

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,139
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
8,262

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading83,139 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,456
Average per year8,262
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FM53 VSC 39k50k61k72k83k '07'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,139 miles
Since last MOT+9,456 miles
PASS
Mileage73,683 miles
Since last MOT+12,163 miles
PASS
Mileage61,520 miles
Since last MOT+8,197 miles
PASS
Mileage53,323 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,297 miles
Since last MOT+14,360 miles
PASS
Mileage38,937 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About FM53 VSC

What car is FM53 VSC?

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

What is the mileage of FM53 VSC?

The last recorded mileage for FM53 VSC was 83,139 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM53 VSC passed its MOT?

FM53 VSC has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 4 Sep 2012.

Is FM53 VSC ULEZ compliant?

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

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