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KA53 FOP

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourRed
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 1796cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 76,554 miles on the clock, averaging 4,994 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 KA53 FOP

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,554
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,994

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,554 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,966
Average per year4,994
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KA53 FOP 19k33k48k62k77k '07'18'13

Check KA53 FOP

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,554 miles
Since last MOT+6,966 miles
PASS
Mileage69,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,588 miles
Since last MOT+3,988 miles
PASS
Mileage65,600 miles
Since last MOT+6,657 miles
PASS
Mileage58,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,943 miles
Since last MOT+4,478 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,465 miles
Since last MOT+5,987 miles
PASS
Mileage48,478 miles
Since last MOT+5,143 miles
PASS
Mileage43,335 miles
Since last MOT+6,795 miles
PASS
Mileage36,540 miles
Since last MOT+5,785 miles
PASS
Mileage30,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,755 miles
Since last MOT+3,798 miles
PASS
Mileage26,957 miles
Since last MOT+3,841 miles
PASS
Mileage23,116 miles
Since last MOT+4,490 miles
PASS
Mileage18,626 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.

Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA53 FOP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeKA — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KA53 FOP

What car is KA53 FOP?

KA53 FOP is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Northampton in 2004.

What is the mileage of KA53 FOP?

The last recorded mileage for KA53 FOP was 76,554 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KA53 FOP passed its MOT?

KA53 FOP has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2018.

Is KA53 FOP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KA53 FOP 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 FOP?

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