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FV53 FBZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 108,430 miles on the clock, averaging 7,435 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FV53 FBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,430
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,435

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading108,430 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,435
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 FBZ 35k53k72k90k108k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,430 miles
Since last MOT+3,656 miles
PASS
Mileage104,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,774 miles
Since last MOT+3,494 miles
PASS
Mileage101,280 miles
Since last MOT+6,962 miles
PASS
Mileage94,318 miles
Since last MOT+4,891 miles
PASS
Mileage89,427 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,295 miles
Since last MOT+7,242 miles
PASS
Mileage82,053 miles
Since last MOT+7,298 miles
PASS
Mileage74,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,755 miles
Since last MOT+5,814 miles
PASS
Mileage68,941 miles
Since last MOT+6,367 miles
PASS
Mileage62,574 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,574 miles
Since last MOT+8,495 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,079 miles
Since last MOT+18,767 miles
PASS
Mileage35,312 miles
Since last MOT+610 miles
PASS
Mileage34,702 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 FBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FV53 FBZ

What car is FV53 FBZ?

FV53 FBZ is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FV53 FBZ?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 FBZ was 108,430 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 FBZ passed its MOT?

FV53 FBZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2016.

Is FV53 FBZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV53 FBZ 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 FV53 FBZ?

FV53 FBZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.