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PX53 VVE

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 23,462 miles on the clock, averaging 406 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PX53 VVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
23,462
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
406

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 reading23,462 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year406
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX53 VVE 16k18k20k22k23k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage23,462 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,458 miles
Since last MOT+1,680 miles
PASS
Mileage21,778 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,776 miles
Since last MOT+1,882 miles
PASS
Mileage19,894 miles
Since last MOT+1,288 miles
PASS
Mileage18,606 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,606 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,317 miles
Since last MOT+161,405 miles
PASS
Mileage15,912 miles
Since last MOT+2,043 miles
PASS
Mileage13,869 miles
Since last MOT+2,185 miles
PASS
Mileage11,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage11,684 miles
Since last MOT+1,865 miles
PASS
Mileage9,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage9,819 miles
Since last MOT+1,642 miles
PASS
Mileage8,177 miles
Since last MOT+1,489 miles
PASS
Mileage6,688 miles
Since last MOT+2,350 miles
PASS
Mileage4,338 miles
Since last MOT+2,711 miles
PASS
Mileage1,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage1,627 miles
PASS
Mileage34,456 miles
Since last MOT+3,899 miles
PASS
Mileage30,557 miles
Since last MOT+4,021 miles
PASS
Mileage26,536 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,536 miles
Since last MOT+4,464 miles
PASS
Mileage22,072 miles
Since last MOT+3,932 miles
PASS
Mileage18,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,140 miles
Since last MOT+1,709 miles
PASS
Mileage16,431 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 VVE
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 VVE

What car is PX53 VVE?

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

What is the mileage of PX53 VVE?

The last recorded mileage for PX53 VVE was 23,462 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX53 VVE passed its MOT?

PX53 VVE has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2023.

Is PX53 VVE ULEZ compliant?

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

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