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AK53 PLO

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 74,983 miles on the clock, averaging 4,098 miles per year, well 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 PLO

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,983
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
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
4,098

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,983 miles
Reading date
Miles last year98
Average per year4,098
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK53 PLO 24k37k50k62k75k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,983 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,885 miles
Since last MOT+8,384 miles
PASS
Mileage66,501 miles
Since last MOT+9,765 miles
PASS
Mileage56,736 miles
Since last MOT+12,738 miles
PASS
Mileage43,998 miles
Since last MOT+6,196 miles
PASS
Mileage37,802 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,802 miles
Since last MOT+6,668 miles
PASS
Mileage31,134 miles
Since last MOT+7,675 miles
PASS
Mileage23,459 miles
Since last MOT+6,943 miles
PASS
Mileage16,516 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,514 miles
Since last MOT+5,883 miles
PASS
Mileage10,631 miles
Since last MOT+5,915 miles
FAIL
Mileage4,716 miles
PASS
Mileage38,819 miles
Since last MOT+7,048 miles
PASS
Mileage31,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,771 miles
Since last MOT+7,343 miles
PASS
Mileage24,428 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 PLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AK53 PLO

What car is AK53 PLO?

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

What is the mileage of AK53 PLO?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 PLO was 74,983 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 PLO passed its MOT?

AK53 PLO has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2019.

Is AK53 PLO ULEZ compliant?

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

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