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AF53 LVD

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 97,197 miles on the clock, averaging 7,106 miles per year, 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 LVD

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,197
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,106

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

Below average
Latest reading97,197 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,559
Average per year7,106
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF53 LVD 19k39k58k78k97k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,197 miles
Since last MOT+4,559 miles
PASS
Mileage92,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,638 miles
Since last MOT+8,192 miles
PASS
Mileage84,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,446 miles
Since last MOT+6,248 miles
PASS
Mileage78,198 miles
Since last MOT+6,574 miles
PASS
Mileage71,624 miles
Since last MOT+6,831 miles
PASS
Mileage64,793 miles
Since last MOT+9,140 miles
PASS
Mileage55,653 miles
Since last MOT+6,784 miles
PASS
Mileage48,869 miles
Since last MOT+8,406 miles
PASS
Mileage40,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,463 miles
Since last MOT+8,364 miles
PASS
Mileage32,099 miles
Since last MOT+12,955 miles
PASS
Mileage19,144 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 LVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AF53 LVD

What car is AF53 LVD?

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

What is the mileage of AF53 LVD?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 LVD was 97,197 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 LVD passed its MOT?

AF53 LVD has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2017.

Is AF53 LVD ULEZ compliant?

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

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