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AF53 LXX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 85,411 miles on the clock, averaging 4,484 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 LXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,411
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,484

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 reading85,411 miles
Reading date
Miles last year84
Average per year4,484
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF53 LXX 12k31k49k67k85k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,411 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,327 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,327 miles
Since last MOT+6,522 miles
PASS
Mileage78,805 miles
Since last MOT+7,850 miles
PASS
Mileage70,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,955 miles
Since last MOT+7,664 miles
PASS
Mileage63,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,291 miles
Since last MOT+10,000 miles
PASS
Mileage53,291 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,264 miles
Since last MOT+1,584 miles
PASS
Mileage51,680 miles
Since last MOT+1,731 miles
PASS
Mileage49,949 miles
Since last MOT+2,661 miles
PASS
Mileage47,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,288 miles
Since last MOT+5,373 miles
PASS
Mileage41,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,915 miles
Since last MOT+3,663 miles
PASS
Mileage38,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,252 miles
Since last MOT+4,104 miles
PASS
Mileage34,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,148 miles
Since last MOT+3,222 miles
PASS
Mileage30,926 miles
Since last MOT+3,937 miles
PASS
Mileage26,989 miles
Since last MOT+4,658 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,331 miles
Since last MOT+3,530 miles
PASS
Mileage18,801 miles
Since last MOT+3,044 miles
PASS
Mileage15,757 miles
Since last MOT+3,307 miles
PASS
Mileage12,450 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 LXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AF53 LXX

What car is AF53 LXX?

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

What is the mileage of AF53 LXX?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 LXX was 85,411 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 LXX passed its MOT?

AF53 LXX has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2022.

Is AF53 LXX ULEZ compliant?

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

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