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KC53 KBU

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 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 83,556 miles on the clock, averaging 5,095 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KC53 KBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,556
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,095

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

Below average
Latest reading83,556 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,095
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KC53 KBU 20k36k52k68k84k '07'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,556 miles
Since last MOT+12,627 miles
PASS
Mileage70,929 miles
Since last MOT+5,259 miles
PASS
Mileage65,670 miles
Since last MOT+2,737 miles
PASS
Mileage62,933 miles
Since last MOT+7,879 miles
PASS
Mileage55,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,054 miles
Since last MOT+8,672 miles
PASS
Mileage46,382 miles
Since last MOT+4,917 miles
PASS
Mileage41,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,465 miles
Since last MOT+4,335 miles
PASS
Mileage37,130 miles
Since last MOT+5,216 miles
PASS
Mileage31,914 miles
Since last MOT+3,522 miles
PASS
Mileage28,392 miles
Since last MOT+2,693 miles
PASS
Mileage25,699 miles
Since last MOT+3,598 miles
PASS
Mileage22,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,101 miles
Since last MOT+2,213 miles
PASS
Mileage19,888 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 KBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeKC — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KC53 KBU

What car is KC53 KBU?

KC53 KBU is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Northampton in 2004.

What is the mileage of KC53 KBU?

The last recorded mileage for KC53 KBU was 83,556 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KC53 KBU passed its MOT?

KC53 KBU has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2020.

Is KC53 KBU ULEZ compliant?

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

KC53 KBU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.