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OV53 UEL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 107,454 miles on the clock, averaging 8,387 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OV53 UEL

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,454
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,387

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading107,454 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,487
Average per year8,387
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OV53 UEL 24k45k66k87k107k '06'16'12

Check OV53 UEL

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,454 miles
Since last MOT+9,487 miles
PASS
Mileage97,967 miles
Since last MOT+4,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,967 miles
Since last MOT+8,820 miles
PASS
Mileage85,147 miles
Since last MOT+11,097 miles
PASS
Mileage74,050 miles
Since last MOT+9,231 miles
PASS
Mileage64,819 miles
Since last MOT+9,026 miles
PASS
Mileage55,793 miles
Since last MOT+4,752 miles
PASS
Mileage51,041 miles
Since last MOT+5,357 miles
PASS
Mileage45,684 miles
Since last MOT+7,644 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,040 miles
Since last MOT+6,146 miles
PASS
Mileage31,894 miles
Since last MOT+7,493 miles
PASS
Mileage24,401 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OV53 UEL

What car is OV53 UEL?

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

What is the mileage of OV53 UEL?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 UEL was 107,454 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 UEL passed its MOT?

OV53 UEL has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2016.

Is OV53 UEL ULEZ compliant?

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

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