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AF53 LZX

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 104,023 miles on the clock, averaging 6,499 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 LZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,023
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,499

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 reading104,023 miles
Reading date
Miles last year526
Average per year6,499
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF53 LZX 22k43k63k84k104k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,023 miles
Since last MOT+526 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,497 miles
Since last MOT+16,496 miles
PASS
Mileage87,001 miles
Since last MOT+9,301 miles
PASS
Mileage77,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,700 miles
Since last MOT+3,830 miles
PASS
Mileage73,870 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,866 miles
Since last MOT+3,373 miles
PASS
Mileage70,493 miles
Since last MOT+3,346 miles
PASS
Mileage67,147 miles
Since last MOT+3,099 miles
PASS
Mileage64,048 miles
Since last MOT+3,423 miles
PASS
Mileage60,625 miles
Since last MOT+9,224 miles
PASS
Mileage51,401 miles
Since last MOT+9,215 miles
PASS
Mileage42,186 miles
Since last MOT+8,267 miles
PASS
Mileage33,919 miles
Since last MOT+5,126 miles
PASS
Mileage28,793 miles
Since last MOT+6,779 miles
PASS
Mileage22,014 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 LZX
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 LZX

What car is AF53 LZX?

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

What is the mileage of AF53 LZX?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 LZX was 104,023 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 LZX passed its MOT?

AF53 LZX has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2019.

Is AF53 LZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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