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FV53 JGU

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 122,662 miles on the clock, averaging 5,335 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FV53 JGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,662
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2007
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
5,335

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,662 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year5,335
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 JGU 23k48k73k98k123k '07'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,662 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,659 miles
Since last MOT+430 miles
PASS
Mileage122,229 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,217 miles
Since last MOT+2,397 miles
PASS
Mileage119,820 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,818 miles
Since last MOT+4,438 miles
PASS
Mileage115,380 miles
Since last MOT+3,683 miles
PASS
Mileage111,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,697 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage107,966 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,966 miles
Since last MOT+2,814 miles
PASS
Mileage105,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,152 miles
Since last MOT+3,859 miles
PASS
Mileage101,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,293 miles
Since last MOT+3,909 miles
PASS
Mileage97,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,384 miles
Since last MOT+7,303 miles
PASS
Mileage90,081 miles
Since last MOT+8,286 miles
PASS
Mileage81,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,795 miles
Since last MOT+4,139 miles
PASS
Mileage77,656 miles
Since last MOT+9,291 miles
PASS
Mileage68,365 miles
Since last MOT+7,618 miles
PASS
Mileage60,747 miles
Since last MOT+5,994 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,753 miles
Since last MOT+5,866 miles
PASS
Mileage48,887 miles
Since last MOT+5,326 miles
PASS
Mileage43,561 miles
Since last MOT+7,360 miles
PASS
Mileage36,201 miles
Since last MOT+4,342 miles
PASS
Mileage31,859 miles
Since last MOT+8,793 miles
PASS
Mileage23,066 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 JGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FV53 JGU

What car is FV53 JGU?

FV53 JGU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2004.

What is the mileage of FV53 JGU?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 JGU was 122,662 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 JGU passed its MOT?

FV53 JGU has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2025.

Is FV53 JGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV53 JGU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 JGU?

FV53 JGU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.