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FL53 KTG

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 149,344 miles on the clock, averaging 12,563 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for FL53 KTG

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,344
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,563

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading149,344 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,563
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 KTG 22k54k86k117k149k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,344 miles
Since last MOT+4,852 miles
PASS
Mileage144,492 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,422 miles
Since last MOT+8,750 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,672 miles
Since last MOT+45,116 miles
PASS
Mileage90,556 miles
Since last MOT+11,894 miles
PASS
Mileage78,662 miles
Since last MOT+11,291 miles
PASS
Mileage67,371 miles
Since last MOT+9,987 miles
PASS
Mileage57,384 miles
Since last MOT+11,014 miles
PASS
Mileage46,370 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,353 miles
Since last MOT+14,783 miles
PASS
Mileage31,570 miles
Since last MOT+3,425 miles
PASS
Mileage28,145 miles
Since last MOT+6,443 miles
PASS
Mileage21,702 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

RegistrationFL53 KTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 KTG

What car is FL53 KTG?

FL53 KTG is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 KTG?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 KTG was 149,344 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 KTG passed its MOT?

FL53 KTG has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2016.

Is FL53 KTG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 KTG 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 FL53 KTG?

FL53 KTG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.