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FP53 VVT

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 101,088 miles on the clock, averaging 6,199 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FP53 VVT

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,088
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,199

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,088 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,319
Average per year6,199
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP53 VVT 21k41k61k81k101k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,088 miles
Since last MOT+4,319 miles
PASS
Mileage96,769 miles
Since last MOT+6,682 miles
PASS
Mileage90,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,087 miles
Since last MOT+6,240 miles
PASS
Mileage83,847 miles
Since last MOT+12,725 miles
PASS
Mileage71,122 miles
Since last MOT+11,414 miles
PASS
Mileage59,708 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,722 miles
Since last MOT+3,298 miles
PASS
Mileage56,424 miles
Since last MOT+6,045 miles
PASS
Mileage50,379 miles
Since last MOT+7,330 miles
PASS
Mileage43,049 miles
Since last MOT+6,645 miles
PASS
Mileage36,404 miles
Since last MOT+6,590 miles
PASS
Mileage29,814 miles
Since last MOT+5,499 miles
PASS
Mileage24,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,315 miles
Since last MOT+3,023 miles
PASS
Mileage21,292 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 VVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FP53 VVT

What car is FP53 VVT?

FP53 VVT is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FP53 VVT?

The last recorded mileage for FP53 VVT was 101,088 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP53 VVT passed its MOT?

FP53 VVT has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2019.

Is FP53 VVT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP53 VVT 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 VVT?

FP53 VVT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.