Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 25,927 miles on the clock, averaging 213 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 AP53 APK
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 25,927 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,493 |
| Average per year | 213 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AP53 APK |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AP — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AP53 APK
What car is AP53 APK?
AP53 APK is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AP53 APK?
The last recorded mileage for AP53 APK was 25,927 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AP53 APK passed its MOT?
AP53 APK has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 4 Mar 2020.
Is AP53 APK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP53 APK 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 AP53 APK?
AP53 APK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.