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PC53 FRS

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1989cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1989cc
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 1989cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 75,781 miles on the clock, averaging 2,707 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for PC53 FRS

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,781
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,707

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading75,781 miles
Reading date
Miles last year682
Average per year2,707
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PC53 FRS 26k38k51k63k76k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,781 miles
Since last MOT+682 miles
PASS
Mileage75,099 miles
Since last MOT+630 miles
PASS
Mileage74,469 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,449 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
PASS
Mileage74,363 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
PASS
Mileage74,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,352 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
PASS
Mileage74,342 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
PASS
Mileage74,310 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
PASS
Mileage74,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,215 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
PASS
Mileage74,210 miles
Since last MOT+377 miles
PASS
Mileage73,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,833 miles
Since last MOT+1,755 miles
PASS
Mileage72,078 miles
Since last MOT+3,947 miles
PASS
Mileage68,131 miles
Since last MOT+7,219 miles
PASS
Mileage60,912 miles
Since last MOT+4,628 miles
PASS
Mileage56,284 miles
Since last MOT+11,346 miles
PASS
Mileage44,938 miles
Since last MOT+8,923 miles
PASS
Mileage36,015 miles
Since last MOT+10,178 miles
PASS
Mileage25,837 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,717 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPC53 FRS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1989cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePC — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PC53 FRS

What car is PC53 FRS?

PC53 FRS is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1989cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PC53 FRS?

The last recorded mileage for PC53 FRS was 75,781 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PC53 FRS passed its MOT?

PC53 FRS has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2025.

Is PC53 FRS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PC53 FRS 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 PC53 FRS?

PC53 FRS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.