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AO53 JLU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 71,497 miles on the clock, averaging 3,272 miles per year, well 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 JLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,497
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,272

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

Low mileage
Latest reading71,497 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,272
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 JLU 15k29k43k57k71k '06'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,497 miles
Since last MOT+5,507 miles
PASS
Mileage65,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,990 miles
Since last MOT+13,118 miles
PASS
Mileage52,872 miles
Since last MOT+4,565 miles
PASS
Mileage48,307 miles
Since last MOT+1,891 miles
PASS
Mileage46,416 miles
Since last MOT+1,957 miles
PASS
Mileage44,459 miles
Since last MOT+3,165 miles
PASS
Mileage41,294 miles
Since last MOT+3,854 miles
PASS
Mileage37,440 miles
Since last MOT+3,469 miles
PASS
Mileage33,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,971 miles
Since last MOT+2,914 miles
PASS
Mileage31,057 miles
Since last MOT+2,547 miles
PASS
Mileage28,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,510 miles
Since last MOT+2,930 miles
PASS
Mileage25,580 miles
Since last MOT+2,101 miles
PASS
Mileage23,479 miles
Since last MOT+2,483 miles
PASS
Mileage20,996 miles
Since last MOT+2,107 miles
PASS
Mileage18,889 miles
Since last MOT+2,001 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,888 miles
Since last MOT+2,201 miles
PASS
Mileage14,687 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AO53 JLU

What car is AO53 JLU?

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

What is the mileage of AO53 JLU?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 JLU was 71,497 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 JLU passed its MOT?

AO53 JLU has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2024.

Is AO53 JLU ULEZ compliant?

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

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