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PE53 FZK

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 126,719 miles on the clock, averaging 6,133 miles per year, 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 PE53 FZK

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,719
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,133

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

Below average
Latest reading126,719 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,117
Average per year6,133
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PE53 FZK 22k48k75k101k127k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,719 miles
Since last MOT+5,117 miles
PASS
Mileage121,602 miles
Since last MOT+5,055 miles
PASS
Mileage116,547 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,514 miles
Since last MOT+6,125 miles
PASS
Mileage110,389 miles
Since last MOT+10,087 miles
PASS
Mileage100,302 miles
Since last MOT+8,015 miles
PASS
Mileage92,287 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,286 miles
Since last MOT+7,796 miles
PASS
Mileage84,490 miles
Since last MOT+7,756 miles
PASS
Mileage76,734 miles
Since last MOT+6,597 miles
PASS
Mileage70,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,137 miles
Since last MOT+6,160 miles
PASS
Mileage63,977 miles
Since last MOT+6,777 miles
PASS
Mileage57,200 miles
Since last MOT+7,380 miles
PASS
Mileage49,820 miles
Since last MOT+5,606 miles
PASS
Mileage44,214 miles
Since last MOT+5,888 miles
PASS
Mileage38,326 miles
Since last MOT+4,403 miles
PASS
Mileage33,923 miles
Since last MOT+7,439 miles
PASS
Mileage26,484 miles
Since last MOT+4,181 miles
PASS
Mileage22,303 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 FZK
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 FZK

What car is PE53 FZK?

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

What is the mileage of PE53 FZK?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 FZK was 126,719 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 FZK passed its MOT?

PE53 FZK has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2023.

Is PE53 FZK ULEZ compliant?

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

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