The road tax status for FH53 UCL is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for FH53 UCL?

The MOT for FH53 UCL is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 October 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of FH53 UCL?

The recorded mileage for FH53 UCL is 137,769 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is FH53 UCL ULEZ compliant?

No, FH53 UCL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FH53 UCL

FH53 UCL

2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 137,769 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2024.

Make & Model: FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin: 2003 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 04 Oct 2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 137,769 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2003

Engine

1596cc

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FH53 UCL Key Findings

31 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2023
137,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
13 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)

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FH53 UCL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Oct 2026, 11:45

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31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (FH53 UCL) between December 2006 and October 2023.

The record contains 18 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 06 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 56 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.

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FH53 UCL Mileage History

13/12/200620,399 mi
13/12/200620,399 mi
14/12/200726,682 mi+6,283 mi
12/12/200832,636 mi+5,954 mi
03/12/200938,639 mi+6,003 mi
06/10/201042,234 mi+3,595 mi
06/10/201042,234 mi
17/11/201154,105 mi+11,871 mi
18/11/201154,105 mi
01/10/201260,520 mi+6,415 mi
23/10/20130 mi-60,520 mi
23/10/201371,810 mi+71,810 mi
21/10/201478,482 mi+6,672 mi
21/10/201478,482 mi
20/10/201583,970 mi+5,488 mi
02/11/201692,561 mi+8,591 mi
02/11/201692,561 mi
31/10/2017102,061 mi+9,500 mi
31/10/2017102,061 mi
12/10/2018110,188 mi+8,127 mi
21/11/2018110,216 mi+28 mi
29/10/2019115,717 mi+5,501 mi
30/10/2019115,803 mi+86 mi
16/11/2020119,769 mi+3,966 mi
16/11/2020119,769 mi
16/11/2021125,309 mi+5,540 mi
16/11/2021125,309 mi
10/11/2022130,924 mi+5,615 mi
18/11/2022130,033 mi-891 mi
05/10/2023137,767 mi+7,734 mi
06/10/2023137,769 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 6,981 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

1 dangerous defects found recently

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