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OV53 TYG

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 11 (63% pass rate). It has 78,964 miles on the clock, averaging 3,085 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OV53 TYG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
78,964
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
3,085

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,964 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,085
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV53 TYG 20k35k50k64k79k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,964 miles
Since last MOT+6,490 miles
PASS
Mileage72,474 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,472 miles
Since last MOT+7,747 miles
PASS
Mileage64,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,725 miles
Since last MOT+7,490 miles
PASS
Mileage57,235 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,233 miles
Since last MOT+6,118 miles
PASS
Mileage51,115 miles
Since last MOT+6,346 miles
PASS
Mileage44,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,769 miles
Since last MOT+5,457 miles
PASS
Mileage39,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,312 miles
PASS
Mileage41,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,524 miles
Since last MOT+7,161 miles
PASS
Mileage34,363 miles
Since last MOT+6,180 miles
PASS
Mileage28,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,183 miles
Since last MOT+5,920 miles
PASS
Mileage22,263 miles
Since last MOT+4,828 miles
PASS
Mileage17,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,435 miles
Since last MOT+5,875 miles
PASS
Mileage11,560 miles
Since last MOT+6,869 miles
PASS
Mileage4,691 miles
PASS
Mileage42,465 miles
Since last MOT+2,556 miles
PASS
Mileage39,909 miles
Since last MOT+1,960 miles
PASS
Mileage37,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,949 miles
Since last MOT+5,002 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,947 miles
Since last MOT+6,538 miles
PASS
Mileage26,409 miles
Since last MOT+6,239 miles
PASS
Mileage20,170 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OV53 TYG

What car is OV53 TYG?

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

What is the mileage of OV53 TYG?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 TYG was 78,964 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 TYG passed its MOT?

OV53 TYG has had 30 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (19 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2025.

Is OV53 TYG ULEZ compliant?

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

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