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OV53 OAW

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 168,323 miles on the clock, averaging 8,214 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OV53 OAW

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,323
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,214

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading168,323 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,278
Average per year8,214
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV53 OAW 30k64k99k134k168k '06'23'15

Check OV53 OAW

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,323 miles
Since last MOT+7,278 miles
PASS
Mileage161,045 miles
Since last MOT+8,543 miles
PASS
Mileage152,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,502 miles
Since last MOT+4,401 miles
PASS
Mileage148,101 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,011 miles
Since last MOT+6,151 miles
PASS
Mileage141,860 miles
Since last MOT+4,357 miles
PASS
Mileage137,503 miles
Since last MOT+7,861 miles
PASS
Mileage129,642 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,642 miles
Since last MOT+8,455 miles
PASS
Mileage121,187 miles
Since last MOT+9,129 miles
PASS
Mileage112,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,058 miles
Since last MOT+13,622 miles
PASS
Mileage98,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,436 miles
Since last MOT+10,838 miles
PASS
Mileage87,598 miles
Since last MOT+9,212 miles
PASS
Mileage78,386 miles
Since last MOT+9,276 miles
PASS
Mileage69,110 miles
Since last MOT+8,350 miles
PASS
Mileage60,760 miles
Since last MOT+7,205 miles
PASS
Mileage53,555 miles
Since last MOT+8,823 miles
PASS
Mileage44,732 miles
Since last MOT+7,372 miles
PASS
Mileage37,360 miles
Since last MOT+7,684 miles
PASS
Mileage29,676 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 OAW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OV53 OAW

What car is OV53 OAW?

OV53 OAW is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV53 OAW?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 OAW was 168,323 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 OAW passed its MOT?

OV53 OAW has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2023.

Is OV53 OAW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 OAW 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 OAW?

OV53 OAW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.