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AO53 LKA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 99,945 miles on the clock, averaging 4,439 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 LKA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
99,945
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,439

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading99,945 miles
Reading date
Miles last year892
Average per year4,439
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 LKA 14k36k57k79k100k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,945 miles
Since last MOT+892 miles
PASS
Mileage99,053 miles
Since last MOT+1,334 miles
PASS
Mileage97,719 miles
Since last MOT+1,379 miles
PASS
Mileage96,340 miles
Since last MOT+2,832 miles
PASS
Mileage93,508 miles
Since last MOT+2,226 miles
PASS
Mileage91,282 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,278 miles
Since last MOT+2,521 miles
PASS
Mileage88,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,757 miles
Since last MOT+3,341 miles
PASS
Mileage85,416 miles
Since last MOT+4,619 miles
PASS
Mileage80,797 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,721 miles
Since last MOT+6,540 miles
PASS
Mileage74,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,181 miles
Since last MOT+5,921 miles
PASS
Mileage68,260 miles
Since last MOT+4,768 miles
PASS
Mileage63,492 miles
Since last MOT+6,288 miles
PASS
Mileage57,204 miles
Since last MOT+3,792 miles
PASS
Mileage53,412 miles
Since last MOT+3,911 miles
PASS
Mileage49,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,501 miles
Since last MOT+10,045 miles
PASS
Mileage39,456 miles
Since last MOT+8,675 miles
PASS
Mileage30,781 miles
Since last MOT+7,938 miles
PASS
Mileage22,843 miles
Since last MOT+8,500 miles
PASS
Mileage14,343 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 LKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AO53 LKA

What car is AO53 LKA?

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

What is the mileage of AO53 LKA?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 LKA was 99,945 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 LKA passed its MOT?

AO53 LKA has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2026.

Is AO53 LKA ULEZ compliant?

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

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