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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 212,799 miles on the clock, averaging 15,005 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 OEF
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 212,799 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 15,005 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 OEF |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 OEF
What car is OV53 OEF?
OV53 OEF is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OV53 OEF?
The last recorded mileage for OV53 OEF was 212,799 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV53 OEF passed its MOT?
OV53 OEF has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Nov 2016.
Is OV53 OEF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 OEF 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 OEF?
OV53 OEF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.