Vehicle summary
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 1988cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 11 (63% pass rate). It has 68,525 miles on the clock, averaging 2,568 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for HS53 FXA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 68,525 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 2,568 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)
Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HS53 FXA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HS — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About HS53 FXA
What car is HS53 FXA?
HS53 FXA is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2004.
What is the mileage of HS53 FXA?
The last recorded mileage for HS53 FXA was 68,525 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HS53 FXA passed its MOT?
HS53 FXA has had 30 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (19 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2026.
Is HS53 FXA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HS53 FXA 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 HS53 FXA?
HS53 FXA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.