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PE53 FYT

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 153,297 miles on the clock, averaging 10,113 miles per year, above 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 PE53 FYT

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,297
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,113

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading153,297 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,232
Average per year10,113
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PE53 FYT 47k73k100k127k153k '06'17'11

Check PE53 FYT

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,297 miles
Since last MOT+7,232 miles
PASS
Mileage146,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,065 miles
Since last MOT+11,627 miles
PASS
Mileage134,438 miles
Since last MOT+9,467 miles
PASS
Mileage124,971 miles
Since last MOT+9,191 miles
PASS
Mileage115,780 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,709 miles
Since last MOT+8,737 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,972 miles
Since last MOT+8,496 miles
PASS
Mileage98,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,476 miles
Since last MOT+10,601 miles
PASS
Mileage87,875 miles
Since last MOT+11,227 miles
PASS
Mileage76,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,648 miles
Since last MOT+15,255 miles
PASS
Mileage61,393 miles
Since last MOT+14,731 miles
PASS
Mileage46,662 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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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

RegistrationPE53 FYT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 FYT

What car is PE53 FYT?

PE53 FYT is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE53 FYT?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 FYT was 153,297 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 FYT passed its MOT?

PE53 FYT has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2017.

Is PE53 FYT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE53 FYT 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 PE53 FYT?

PE53 FYT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.