Vehicle summary
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 88,132 miles on the clock, averaging 4,548 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for FN53 BUF
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 88,132 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 4,548 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FN53 BUF |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FN53 BUF
What car is FN53 BUF?
FN53 BUF is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FN53 BUF?
The last recorded mileage for FN53 BUF was 88,132 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FN53 BUF passed its MOT?
FN53 BUF has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2021.
Is FN53 BUF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN53 BUF 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 FN53 BUF?
FN53 BUF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.