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OY53 ETJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 177,106 miles on the clock, averaging 12,683 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OY53 ETJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,106
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,683

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,106 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,683
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY53 ETJ 48k80k113k145k177k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,106 miles
Since last MOT+9,923 miles
PASS
Mileage167,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,183 miles
Since last MOT+8,534 miles
PASS
Mileage158,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,649 miles
Since last MOT+11,792 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,857 miles
Since last MOT+13,938 miles
PASS
Mileage132,919 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,919 miles
Since last MOT+14,472 miles
PASS
Mileage118,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,447 miles
Since last MOT+14,104 miles
PASS
Mileage104,343 miles
Since last MOT+12,899 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,444 miles
Since last MOT+13,297 miles
PASS
Mileage78,147 miles
Since last MOT+14,155 miles
PASS
Mileage63,992 miles
Since last MOT+16,000 miles
PASS
Mileage47,992 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 ETJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OY53 ETJ

What car is OY53 ETJ?

OY53 ETJ is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OY53 ETJ?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 ETJ was 177,106 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 ETJ passed its MOT?

OY53 ETJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2016.

Is OY53 ETJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY53 ETJ 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 OY53 ETJ?

OY53 ETJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.