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AO53 JKJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Red Registered in Norwich, 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 88,004 miles on the clock, averaging 5,396 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 AO53 JKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,004
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,396

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,004 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,396
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AO53 JKJ 26k42k57k73k88k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,004 miles
Since last MOT+3,528 miles
PASS
Mileage84,476 miles
Since last MOT+3,769 miles
PASS
Mileage80,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,707 miles
Since last MOT+4,933 miles
PASS
Mileage75,774 miles
Since last MOT+4,525 miles
PASS
Mileage71,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,226 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,023 miles
Since last MOT+4,663 miles
PASS
Mileage62,360 miles
Since last MOT+4,624 miles
PASS
Mileage57,736 miles
Since last MOT+6,044 miles
PASS
Mileage51,692 miles
Since last MOT+6,680 miles
PASS
Mileage45,012 miles
Since last MOT+6,870 miles
PASS
Mileage38,142 miles
Since last MOT+7,738 miles
PASS
Mileage30,404 miles
Since last MOT+4,023 miles
PASS
Mileage26,381 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

RegistrationAO53 JKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AO53 JKJ

What car is AO53 JKJ?

AO53 JKJ is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AO53 JKJ?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 JKJ was 88,004 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 JKJ passed its MOT?

AO53 JKJ has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2018.

Is AO53 JKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 JKJ 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 AO53 JKJ?

AO53 JKJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.