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AK53 HXA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourRed
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 1796cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 80,958 miles on the clock, averaging 6,528 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 AK53 HXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,958
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,528

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,958 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,227
Average per year6,528
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK53 HXA 15k32k48k65k81k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,958 miles
Since last MOT+5,227 miles
PASS
Mileage75,731 miles
Since last MOT+5,048 miles
PASS
Mileage70,683 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,671 miles
Since last MOT+7,074 miles
PASS
Mileage63,597 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,587 miles
Since last MOT+6,464 miles
PASS
Mileage57,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,123 miles
Since last MOT+3,928 miles
PASS
Mileage53,195 miles
Since last MOT+3,654 miles
PASS
Mileage49,541 miles
Since last MOT+2,330 miles
PASS
Mileage47,211 miles
Since last MOT+10,133 miles
PASS
Mileage37,078 miles
Since last MOT+4,215 miles
PASS
Mileage32,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,863 miles
Since last MOT+13,782 miles
PASS
Mileage19,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,081 miles
Since last MOT+3,624 miles
PASS
Mileage15,457 miles

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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

RegistrationAK53 HXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AK53 HXA

What car is AK53 HXA?

AK53 HXA is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AK53 HXA?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 HXA was 80,958 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 HXA passed its MOT?

AK53 HXA has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2016.

Is AK53 HXA ULEZ compliant?

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

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