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PK53 HDH

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 133,487 miles on the clock, averaging 4,664 miles per year, well 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 PK53 HDH

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,487
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,664

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading133,487 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,664
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PK53 HDH 100k108k117k125k133k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,487 miles
Since last MOT+5,724 miles
PASS
Mileage127,763 miles
Since last MOT+4,139 miles
PASS
Mileage123,624 miles
Since last MOT+4,365 miles
PASS
Mileage119,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,259 miles
Since last MOT+3,001 miles
PASS
Mileage116,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,258 miles
Since last MOT+5,075 miles
PASS
Mileage111,183 miles
Since last MOT+5,449 miles
PASS
Mileage105,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,734 miles
Since last MOT+5,707 miles
PASS
Mileage100,027 miles

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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

RegistrationPK53 HDH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PK53 HDH

What car is PK53 HDH?

PK53 HDH is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PK53 HDH?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 HDH was 133,487 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 HDH passed its MOT?

PK53 HDH has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2014.

Is PK53 HDH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK53 HDH 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 PK53 HDH?

PK53 HDH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.