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OV53 ONP

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 1796cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 211,670 miles on the clock, averaging 11,725 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 ONP

MOT Status
Due date passed
211,670
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
11,725

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading211,670 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,174
Average per year11,725
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV53 ONP 59k97k135k174k212k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage211,670 miles
Since last MOT+4,174 miles
PASS
Mileage207,496 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage207,490 miles
Since last MOT+4,516 miles
PASS
Mileage202,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage202,974 miles
Since last MOT+6,507 miles
PASS
Mileage196,467 miles
Since last MOT+275 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,192 miles
Since last MOT+8,442 miles
PASS
Mileage187,750 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,743 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,736 miles
Since last MOT+6,447 miles
PASS
Mileage181,289 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,254 miles
Since last MOT+6,365 miles
PASS
Mileage174,889 miles
Since last MOT+8,259 miles
PASS
Mileage166,630 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,630 miles
Since last MOT+21,749 miles
PASS
Mileage144,881 miles
Since last MOT+23,621 miles
PASS
Mileage121,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,260 miles
Since last MOT+14,206 miles
PASS
Mileage107,054 miles
Since last MOT+23,439 miles
PASS
Mileage83,615 miles
Since last MOT+24,526 miles
PASS
Mileage59,089 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 ONP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OV53 ONP

What car is OV53 ONP?

OV53 ONP is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV53 ONP?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 ONP was 211,670 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 ONP passed its MOT?

OV53 ONP has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 4 Nov 2019.

Is OV53 ONP ULEZ compliant?

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

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