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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 61,475 miles on the clock, averaging 5,437 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 VXR
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 61,475 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,689 |
| Average per year | 5,437 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 10 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 | AK53 VXR |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AK53 VXR
What car is AK53 VXR?
AK53 VXR is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AK53 VXR?
The last recorded mileage for AK53 VXR was 61,475 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK53 VXR passed its MOT?
AK53 VXR has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Oct 2014.
Is AK53 VXR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK53 VXR 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 VXR?
AK53 VXR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.