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AX53 LGV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

White Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourWhite
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 1988cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 96,093 miles on the clock, averaging 6,191 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for AX53 LGV

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,093
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,191

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,093 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,191
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AX53 LGV 21k40k59k77k96k '07'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,093 miles
Since last MOT+9,920 miles
PASS
Mileage86,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,173 miles
Since last MOT+7,765 miles
PASS
Mileage78,408 miles
Since last MOT+10,261 miles
PASS
Mileage68,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,147 miles
Since last MOT+6,057 miles
PASS
Mileage62,090 miles
Since last MOT+5,341 miles
PASS
Mileage56,749 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,747 miles
Since last MOT+4,520 miles
PASS
Mileage52,227 miles
Since last MOT+8,319 miles
PASS
Mileage43,908 miles
Since last MOT+4,560 miles
PASS
Mileage39,348 miles
Since last MOT+5,848 miles
PASS
Mileage33,500 miles
Since last MOT+5,383 miles
PASS
Mileage28,117 miles
Since last MOT+6,754 miles
PASS
Mileage21,363 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 LGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AX53 LGV

What car is AX53 LGV?

AX53 LGV is an white Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AX53 LGV?

The last recorded mileage for AX53 LGV was 96,093 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX53 LGV passed its MOT?

AX53 LGV has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2019.

Is AX53 LGV ULEZ compliant?

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

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