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AO53 LLA

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 68,410 miles on the clock, averaging 3,563 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 LLA

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,410
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
3,563

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,410 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,654
Average per year3,563
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 LLA 15k28k42k55k68k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,410 miles
Since last MOT+5,654 miles
PASS
Mileage62,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,756 miles
Since last MOT+7,709 miles
PASS
Mileage55,047 miles
Since last MOT+10,725 miles
PASS
Mileage44,322 miles
Since last MOT+8,725 miles
PASS
Mileage35,597 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,596 miles
Since last MOT+7,754 miles
PASS
Mileage27,842 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,804 miles
Since last MOT+7,639 miles
PASS
Mileage20,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,165 miles
Since last MOT+5,380 miles
PASS
Mileage14,785 miles
Since last MOT+525 miles
PASS
Mileage14,260 miles
Since last MOT+1,607 miles
PASS
Mileage12,653 miles
Since last MOT+2,596 miles
PASS
Mileage10,057 miles
Since last MOT+2,470 miles
PASS
Mileage7,587 miles
Since last MOT+2,999 miles
PASS
Mileage4,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage4,588 miles
Since last MOT+3,972 miles
PASS
Mileage616 miles
PASS
Mileage19,184 miles
Since last MOT+4,051 miles
PASS
Mileage15,133 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LLA
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 LLA

What car is AO53 LLA?

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

What is the mileage of AO53 LLA?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 LLA was 68,410 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 LLA passed its MOT?

AO53 LLA has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2021.

Is AO53 LLA ULEZ compliant?

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

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