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AX53 LFW

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 172,660 miles on the clock, averaging 9,106 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AX53 LFW

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,660
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
9,106

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,660 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,106
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX53 LFW 43k76k108k140k173k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,660 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,659 miles
Since last MOT+3,187 miles
PASS
Mileage169,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,472 miles
Since last MOT+7,853 miles
PASS
Mileage161,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,619 miles
Since last MOT+7,610 miles
PASS
Mileage154,009 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,006 miles
Since last MOT+9,203 miles
PASS
Mileage144,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,803 miles
Since last MOT+9,250 miles
PASS
Mileage135,553 miles
Since last MOT+8,941 miles
PASS
Mileage126,612 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,608 miles
Since last MOT+10,552 miles
PASS
Mileage116,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,056 miles
Since last MOT+9,492 miles
PASS
Mileage106,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,564 miles
Since last MOT+5,777 miles
PASS
Mileage100,787 miles
Since last MOT+10,320 miles
PASS
Mileage90,467 miles
Since last MOT+18,581 miles
PASS
Mileage71,886 miles
Since last MOT+9,466 miles
PASS
Mileage62,420 miles
Since last MOT+3,541 miles
PASS
Mileage58,879 miles
Since last MOT+6,883 miles
PASS
Mileage51,996 miles
Since last MOT+8,675 miles
PASS
Mileage43,321 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 LFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AX53 LFW

What car is AX53 LFW?

AX53 LFW is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AX53 LFW?

The last recorded mileage for AX53 LFW was 172,660 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX53 LFW passed its MOT?

AX53 LFW has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2021.

Is AX53 LFW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX53 LFW 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 AX53 LFW?

AX53 LFW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.