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AJ53 VJX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 171,996 miles on the clock, averaging 11,904 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 VJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,996
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,904

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,996 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,904
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 VJX 23k60k97k135k172k '06'19'14

Check AJ53 VJX

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,996 miles
Since last MOT+8,330 miles
PASS
Mileage163,666 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,664 miles
Since last MOT+12,144 miles
PASS
Mileage151,520 miles
Since last MOT+8,122 miles
PASS
Mileage143,398 miles
Since last MOT+8,014 miles
PASS
Mileage135,384 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,325 miles
Since last MOT+19,920 miles
PASS
Mileage115,405 miles
Since last MOT+21,795 miles
PASS
Mileage93,610 miles
Since last MOT+18,994 miles
PASS
Mileage74,616 miles
Since last MOT+6,289 miles
PASS
Mileage68,327 miles
Since last MOT+9,698 miles
PASS
Mileage58,629 miles
Since last MOT+13,149 miles
PASS
Mileage45,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,480 miles
Since last MOT+8,192 miles
PASS
Mileage37,288 miles
Since last MOT+7,005 miles
PASS
Mileage30,283 miles
Since last MOT+7,746 miles
PASS
Mileage22,537 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

RegistrationAJ53 VJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 VJX

What car is AJ53 VJX?

AJ53 VJX is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AJ53 VJX?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 VJX was 171,996 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 VJX passed its MOT?

AJ53 VJX has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2019.

Is AJ53 VJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 VJX 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 AJ53 VJX?

AJ53 VJX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.