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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 221,064 miles on the clock, averaging 13,921 miles per year, above 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 VUF
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 221,064 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,414 |
| Average per year | 13,921 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 VUF |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 VUF
What car is FP53 VUF?
FP53 VUF is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1753cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FP53 VUF?
The last recorded mileage for FP53 VUF was 221,064 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FP53 VUF passed its MOT?
FP53 VUF has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2016.
Is FP53 VUF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP53 VUF 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 VUF?
FP53 VUF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.