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FV53 HRC

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 122,093 miles on the clock, averaging 7,826 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FV53 HRC

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,093
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,826

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading122,093 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,729
Average per year7,826
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FV53 HRC 19k45k71k96k122k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,093 miles
Since last MOT+6,729 miles
PASS
Mileage115,364 miles
Since last MOT+7,117 miles
PASS
Mileage108,247 miles
Since last MOT+8,462 miles
PASS
Mileage99,785 miles
Since last MOT+8,281 miles
PASS
Mileage91,504 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,489 miles
Since last MOT+7,647 miles
PASS
Mileage83,842 miles
Since last MOT+7,432 miles
PASS
Mileage76,410 miles
Since last MOT+6,778 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,632 miles
Since last MOT+7,737 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,895 miles
Since last MOT+7,249 miles
PASS
Mileage54,646 miles
Since last MOT+7,860 miles
PASS
Mileage46,786 miles
Since last MOT+9,381 miles
PASS
Mileage37,405 miles
Since last MOT+9,765 miles
PASS
Mileage27,640 miles
Since last MOT+8,437 miles
PASS
Mileage19,203 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 HRC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 HRC

What car is FV53 HRC?

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

What is the mileage of FV53 HRC?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 HRC was 122,093 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 HRC passed its MOT?

FV53 HRC has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2020.

Is FV53 HRC ULEZ compliant?

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

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