Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 163,432 miles on the clock, averaging 11,663 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for KB53 KOW
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 163,432 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,698 |
| Average per year | 11,663 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | KB53 KOW |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KB — Northampton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About KB53 KOW
What car is KB53 KOW?
KB53 KOW is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Northampton in 2004.
What is the mileage of KB53 KOW?
The last recorded mileage for KB53 KOW was 163,432 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KB53 KOW passed its MOT?
KB53 KOW has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2018.
Is KB53 KOW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KB53 KOW 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 KB53 KOW?
KB53 KOW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.