Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 135,557 miles on the clock, averaging 7,084 miles per year, below 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 OEC
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 135,557 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 22,557 |
| Average per year | 7,084 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 OEC |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 OEC
What car is OV53 OEC?
OV53 OEC is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OV53 OEC?
The last recorded mileage for OV53 OEC was 135,557 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV53 OEC passed its MOT?
OV53 OEC has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Apr 2019.
Is OV53 OEC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 OEC 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 OEC?
OV53 OEC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.