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OV53 UAN

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 66,445 miles on the clock, averaging 4,629 miles per year, well 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 UAN

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,445
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,629

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 reading66,445 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,966
Average per year4,629
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV53 UAN 15k28k41k54k66k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,445 miles
Since last MOT+2,966 miles
PASS
Mileage63,479 miles
Since last MOT+2,889 miles
PASS
Mileage60,590 miles
Since last MOT+2,892 miles
PASS
Mileage57,698 miles
Since last MOT+4,064 miles
PASS
Mileage53,634 miles
Since last MOT+3,289 miles
PASS
Mileage50,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,345 miles
Since last MOT+6,226 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,119 miles
Since last MOT+8,283 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,836 miles
Since last MOT+5,673 miles
PASS
Mileage30,163 miles
Since last MOT+4,948 miles
PASS
Mileage25,215 miles
Since last MOT+5,827 miles
PASS
Mileage19,388 miles
Since last MOT+4,181 miles
PASS
Mileage15,207 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OV53 UAN

What car is OV53 UAN?

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

What is the mileage of OV53 UAN?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 UAN was 66,445 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 UAN passed its MOT?

OV53 UAN has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2017.

Is OV53 UAN ULEZ compliant?

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

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