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PX53 VGM

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 1596cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 155,210 miles on the clock, averaging 8,474 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PX53 VGM

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,210
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,474

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading155,210 miles
Reading date
Miles last year25
Average per year8,474
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX53 VGM 28k59k91k123k155k '06'21'15

Check PX53 VGM

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,210 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,185 miles
Since last MOT+7,169 miles
PASS
Mileage148,016 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,971 miles
Since last MOT+7,141 miles
PASS
Mileage140,830 miles
Since last MOT+7,179 miles
PASS
Mileage133,651 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,635 miles
Since last MOT+8,942 miles
PASS
Mileage124,693 miles
Since last MOT+7,770 miles
PASS
Mileage116,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,923 miles
Since last MOT+11,539 miles
PASS
Mileage105,384 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,379 miles
Since last MOT+9,968 miles
PASS
Mileage95,411 miles
Since last MOT+12,630 miles
PASS
Mileage82,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,781 miles
Since last MOT+14,221 miles
PASS
Mileage68,560 miles
Since last MOT+12,072 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,488 miles
Since last MOT+10,140 miles
PASS
Mileage46,348 miles
Since last MOT+4,303 miles
PASS
Mileage42,045 miles
Since last MOT+4,658 miles
PASS
Mileage37,387 miles
Since last MOT+4,838 miles
PASS
Mileage32,549 miles
Since last MOT+4,979 miles
PASS
Mileage27,570 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 VGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PX53 VGM

What car is PX53 VGM?

PX53 VGM is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2003.

What is the mileage of PX53 VGM?

The last recorded mileage for PX53 VGM was 155,210 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX53 VGM passed its MOT?

PX53 VGM has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2021.

Is PX53 VGM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX53 VGM 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 PX53 VGM?

PX53 VGM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.