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FV53 UHE

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 158,278 miles on the clock, averaging 13,192 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FV53 UHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,278
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
13,192

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading158,278 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,192
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 UHE 50k77k104k131k158k '07'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,278 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,278 miles
Since last MOT+4,195 miles
PASS
Mileage154,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,083 miles
Since last MOT+3,507 miles
PASS
Mileage150,576 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,575 miles
Since last MOT+16,707 miles
PASS
Mileage133,868 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,776 miles
Since last MOT+20,185 miles
PASS
Mileage113,591 miles
Since last MOT+18,132 miles
PASS
Mileage95,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,459 miles
Since last MOT+19,962 miles
PASS
Mileage75,497 miles
Since last MOT+11,978 miles
PASS
Mileage63,519 miles
Since last MOT+13,565 miles
PASS
Mileage49,954 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 UHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
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 UHE

What car is FV53 UHE?

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

What is the mileage of FV53 UHE?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 UHE was 158,278 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 UHE passed its MOT?

FV53 UHE has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2015.

Is FV53 UHE ULEZ compliant?

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

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