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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 148,811 miles on the clock, averaging 10,943 miles per year, above 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 ODU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 148,811 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 10,943 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 ODU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 ODU
What car is OV53 ODU?
OV53 ODU is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OV53 ODU?
The last recorded mileage for OV53 ODU was 148,811 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV53 ODU passed its MOT?
OV53 ODU has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2019.
Is OV53 ODU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 ODU 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 ODU?
OV53 ODU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.