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AK53 AWZ

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 135,641 miles on the clock, averaging 7,051 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 AK53 AWZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,641
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
7,051

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 reading135,641 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,934
Average per year7,051
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK53 AWZ 36k61k86k111k136k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage135,641 miles
Since last MOT+2,934 miles
PASS
Mileage132,707 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,699 miles
Since last MOT+5,153 miles
PASS
Mileage127,546 miles
Since last MOT+8,665 miles
PASS
Mileage118,881 miles
Since last MOT+9,754 miles
PASS
Mileage109,127 miles
Since last MOT+6,626 miles
PASS
Mileage102,501 miles
Since last MOT+6,713 miles
PASS
Mileage95,788 miles
Since last MOT+7,098 miles
PASS
Mileage88,690 miles
Since last MOT+5,707 miles
PASS
Mileage82,983 miles
Since last MOT+6,072 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,911 miles
Since last MOT+6,749 miles
PASS
Mileage70,162 miles
Since last MOT+9,909 miles
PASS
Mileage60,253 miles
Since last MOT+8,751 miles
PASS
Mileage51,502 miles
Since last MOT+5,642 miles
PASS
Mileage45,860 miles
Since last MOT+9,528 miles
PASS
Mileage36,332 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

RegistrationAK53 AWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AK53 AWZ

What car is AK53 AWZ?

AK53 AWZ is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AK53 AWZ?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 AWZ was 135,641 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 AWZ passed its MOT?

AK53 AWZ has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 8 Oct 2020.

Is AK53 AWZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK53 AWZ 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 AK53 AWZ?

AK53 AWZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.