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PO53 EXA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

White Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourWhite
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 5 (50% pass rate). It has 195,344 miles on the clock, averaging 11,987 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 PO53 EXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
195,344
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
50%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
11,987

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 reading195,344 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,949
Average per year11,987
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO53 EXA 131k147k163k179k195k '08'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage195,344 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage191,395 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,381 miles
Since last MOT+17,500 miles
PASS
Mileage173,881 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,873 miles
Since last MOT+33,636 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,237 miles
Since last MOT+8,496 miles
PASS
Mileage131,741 miles
Since last MOT+296 miles
PASS
Mileage131,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,445 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

RegistrationPO53 EXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PO53 EXA

What car is PO53 EXA?

PO53 EXA is a white Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PO53 EXA?

The last recorded mileage for PO53 EXA was 195,344 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO53 EXA passed its MOT?

PO53 EXA has had 10 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (5 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2013.

Is PO53 EXA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO53 EXA 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 PO53 EXA?

PO53 EXA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.