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FN53 BUW

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 108,530 miles on the clock, averaging 8,285 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FN53 BUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,530
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,285

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading108,530 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,375
Average per year8,285
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FN53 BUW 37k55k73k91k109k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,530 miles
Since last MOT+4,375 miles
PASS
Mileage104,155 miles
Since last MOT+3,155 miles
PASS
Mileage101,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,000 miles
Since last MOT+9,121 miles
PASS
Mileage91,879 miles
Since last MOT+9,003 miles
PASS
Mileage82,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,876 miles
Since last MOT+8,403 miles
PASS
Mileage74,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,473 miles
Since last MOT+10,099 miles
PASS
Mileage64,374 miles
Since last MOT+8,867 miles
PASS
Mileage55,507 miles
Since last MOT+8,940 miles
PASS
Mileage46,567 miles
Since last MOT+9,641 miles
PASS
Mileage36,926 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 BUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FN53 BUW

What car is FN53 BUW?

FN53 BUW is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FN53 BUW?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 BUW was 108,530 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 BUW passed its MOT?

FN53 BUW has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2014.

Is FN53 BUW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN53 BUW 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 BUW?

FN53 BUW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.