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AF53 LPZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 1988cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 84,956 miles on the clock, averaging 4,485 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for AF53 LPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,956
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,485

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,956 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,008
Average per year4,485
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF53 LPZ 30k44k58k71k85k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage84,956 miles
Since last MOT+6,008 miles
PASS
Mileage78,948 miles
Since last MOT+1,680 miles
PASS
Mileage77,268 miles
Since last MOT+3,874 miles
PASS
Mileage73,394 miles
Since last MOT+4,396 miles
PASS
Mileage68,998 miles
Since last MOT+3,764 miles
PASS
Mileage65,234 miles
Since last MOT+3,163 miles
PASS
Mileage62,071 miles
Since last MOT+3,569 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,502 miles
Since last MOT+5,554 miles
PASS
Mileage52,948 miles
Since last MOT+4,363 miles
PASS
Mileage48,585 miles
Since last MOT+4,242 miles
PASS
Mileage44,343 miles
Since last MOT+14,169 miles
PASS
Mileage30,174 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AF53 LPZ

What car is AF53 LPZ?

AF53 LPZ is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AF53 LPZ?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 LPZ was 84,956 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 LPZ passed its MOT?

AF53 LPZ has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 24 Nov 2018.

Is AF53 LPZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF53 LPZ 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 AF53 LPZ?

AF53 LPZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.