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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 135,639 miles on the clock, averaging 7,963 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for OV53 AEL
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 135,639 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,963 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OV53 AEL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OV53 AEL
What car is OV53 AEL?
OV53 AEL is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OV53 AEL?
The last recorded mileage for OV53 AEL was 135,639 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV53 AEL passed its MOT?
OV53 AEL has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2019.
Is OV53 AEL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 AEL 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 OV53 AEL?
OV53 AEL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.