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FN53 LYJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 121,534 miles on the clock, averaging 6,560 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FN53 LYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,534
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,560

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,534 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,808
Average per year6,560
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN53 LYJ 20k45k71k96k122k '06'21'14

Check FN53 LYJ

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage121,534 miles
Since last MOT+1,808 miles
PASS
Mileage119,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,726 miles
Since last MOT+3,629 miles
PASS
Mileage116,097 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,097 miles
Since last MOT+2,554 miles
PASS
Mileage113,543 miles
Since last MOT+4,042 miles
PASS
Mileage109,501 miles
Since last MOT+8,345 miles
PASS
Mileage101,156 miles
Since last MOT+8,391 miles
PASS
Mileage92,765 miles
Since last MOT+9,471 miles
PASS
Mileage83,294 miles
Since last MOT+9,631 miles
PASS
Mileage73,663 miles
Since last MOT+7,244 miles
PASS
Mileage66,419 miles
Since last MOT+6,684 miles
PASS
Mileage59,735 miles
Since last MOT+6,566 miles
PASS
Mileage53,169 miles
Since last MOT+6,491 miles
PASS
Mileage46,678 miles
Since last MOT+7,118 miles
PASS
Mileage39,560 miles
Since last MOT+8,381 miles
PASS
Mileage31,179 miles
Since last MOT+7,836 miles
PASS
Mileage23,343 miles
Since last MOT+3,360 miles
PASS
Mileage19,983 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 LYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 LYJ

What car is FN53 LYJ?

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

What is the mileage of FN53 LYJ?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 LYJ was 121,534 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 LYJ passed its MOT?

FN53 LYJ has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 16 Nov 2021.

Is FN53 LYJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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