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VA53 AAV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 100,300 miles on the clock, averaging 5,090 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for VA53 AAV

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,300
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,090

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

Below average
Latest reading100,300 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,851
Average per year5,090
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA53 AAV 19k40k60k80k100k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage100,300 miles
Since last MOT+6,851 miles
PASS
Mileage93,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,449 miles
Since last MOT+5,359 miles
PASS
Mileage88,090 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,076 miles
Since last MOT+5,010 miles
PASS
Mileage83,066 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,993 miles
Since last MOT+6,151 miles
PASS
Mileage76,842 miles
Since last MOT+5,907 miles
PASS
Mileage70,935 miles
Since last MOT+6,644 miles
PASS
Mileage64,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,291 miles
Since last MOT+5,224 miles
PASS
Mileage59,067 miles
Since last MOT+2,153 miles
PASS
Mileage56,914 miles
Since last MOT+2,639 miles
PASS
Mileage54,275 miles
Since last MOT+3,599 miles
PASS
Mileage50,676 miles
Since last MOT+5,728 miles
PASS
Mileage44,948 miles
Since last MOT+5,489 miles
PASS
Mileage39,459 miles
Since last MOT+4,254 miles
PASS
Mileage35,205 miles
Since last MOT+4,866 miles
PASS
Mileage30,339 miles
Since last MOT+6,484 miles
PASS
Mileage23,855 miles
Since last MOT+4,420 miles
PASS
Mileage19,435 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 AAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VA53 AAV

What car is VA53 AAV?

VA53 AAV is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VA53 AAV?

The last recorded mileage for VA53 AAV was 100,300 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA53 AAV passed its MOT?

VA53 AAV has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 24 Oct 2022.

Is VA53 AAV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA53 AAV 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 VA53 AAV?

VA53 AAV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.