Vehicle summary
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 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 270,064 miles on the clock, averaging 12,608 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 OWG
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 270,064 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,608 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PO53 OWG |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PO — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About PO53 OWG
What car is PO53 OWG?
PO53 OWG is a white Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PO53 OWG?
The last recorded mileage for PO53 OWG was 270,064 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PO53 OWG passed its MOT?
PO53 OWG has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2019.
Is PO53 OWG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO53 OWG 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 OWG?
PO53 OWG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.