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KA53 DAO

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 177,697 miles on the clock, averaging 11,353 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KA53 DAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,697
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,353

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,697 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,353
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KA53 DAO 37k72k107k142k178k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,697 miles
Since last MOT+14,293 miles
PASS
Mileage163,404 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,397 miles
Since last MOT+15,615 miles
PASS
Mileage147,782 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,779 miles
Since last MOT+16,568 miles
PASS
Mileage131,211 miles
Since last MOT+9,265 miles
PASS
Mileage121,946 miles
Since last MOT+8,113 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,833 miles
Since last MOT+9,109 miles
PASS
Mileage104,724 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,724 miles
Since last MOT+9,461 miles
PASS
Mileage95,263 miles
Since last MOT+13,916 miles
PASS
Mileage81,347 miles
Since last MOT+10,962 miles
PASS
Mileage70,385 miles
Since last MOT+10,642 miles
PASS
Mileage59,743 miles
Since last MOT+11,361 miles
PASS
Mileage48,382 miles
Since last MOT+11,519 miles
PASS
Mileage36,863 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA53 DAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeKA — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KA53 DAO

What car is KA53 DAO?

KA53 DAO is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Northampton in 2004.

What is the mileage of KA53 DAO?

The last recorded mileage for KA53 DAO was 177,697 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KA53 DAO passed its MOT?

KA53 DAO has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2019.

Is KA53 DAO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KA53 DAO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is KA53 DAO?

KA53 DAO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.