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KC53 JWL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 140,737 miles on the clock, averaging 13,306 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KC53 JWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,737
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
13,306

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,737 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,322
Average per year13,306
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KC53 JWL 34k61k87k114k141k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,737 miles
Since last MOT+14,322 miles
PASS
Mileage126,415 miles
Since last MOT+21,892 miles
PASS
Mileage104,523 miles
Since last MOT+13,969 miles
PASS
Mileage90,554 miles
Since last MOT+13,852 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,702 miles
Since last MOT+11,284 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,418 miles
Since last MOT+11,530 miles
PASS
Mileage53,888 miles
Since last MOT+12,134 miles
PASS
Mileage41,754 miles
Since last MOT+7,946 miles
PASS
Mileage33,808 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 JWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKC — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KC53 JWL

What car is KC53 JWL?

KC53 JWL is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KC53 JWL?

The last recorded mileage for KC53 JWL was 140,737 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KC53 JWL passed its MOT?

KC53 JWL has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2014.

Is KC53 JWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KC53 JWL 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 KC53 JWL?

KC53 JWL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.