Vehicle summary
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 140,230 miles on the clock, averaging 5,061 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 VRW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 140,230 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 68 |
| Average per year | 5,061 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AJ53 VRW |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AJ — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AJ53 VRW
What car is AJ53 VRW?
AJ53 VRW is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AJ53 VRW?
The last recorded mileage for AJ53 VRW was 140,230 miles, recorded on 18 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ53 VRW passed its MOT?
AJ53 VRW has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2023.
Is AJ53 VRW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 VRW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 VRW?
AJ53 VRW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.