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 1753cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 155,351 miles on the clock, averaging 5,375 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for FP53 UHJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 155,351 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,375 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FP53 UHJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1753cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FP53 UHJ
What car is FP53 UHJ?
FP53 UHJ is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1753cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FP53 UHJ?
The last recorded mileage for FP53 UHJ was 155,351 miles, recorded on 2 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FP53 UHJ passed its MOT?
FP53 UHJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2019.
Is FP53 UHJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP53 UHJ 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 FP53 UHJ?
FP53 UHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.