Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 188,214 miles on the clock, averaging 14,993 miles per year, above 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 VSM
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 188,214 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,961 |
| Average per year | 14,993 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 VSM |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 VSM
What car is AJ53 VSM?
AJ53 VSM is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AJ53 VSM?
The last recorded mileage for AJ53 VSM was 188,214 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ53 VSM passed its MOT?
AJ53 VSM has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2017.
Is AJ53 VSM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 VSM 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 VSM?
AJ53 VSM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.