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KC53 LAE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 96,708 miles on the clock, averaging 4,348 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KC53 LAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,708
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,348

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 reading96,708 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,348
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KC53 LAE 22k41k60k78k97k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,708 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,707 miles
Since last MOT+19,360 miles
PASS
Mileage77,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,347 miles
Since last MOT+9,846 miles
PASS
Mileage67,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,501 miles
Since last MOT+17,144 miles
PASS
Mileage50,357 miles
Since last MOT+4,968 miles
PASS
Mileage45,389 miles
Since last MOT+1,100 miles
PASS
Mileage44,289 miles
Since last MOT+1,445 miles
PASS
Mileage42,844 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,844 miles
Since last MOT+1,547 miles
PASS
Mileage41,297 miles
Since last MOT+1,847 miles
PASS
Mileage39,450 miles
Since last MOT+1,534 miles
PASS
Mileage37,916 miles
Since last MOT+1,786 miles
PASS
Mileage36,130 miles
Since last MOT+1,559 miles
PASS
Mileage34,571 miles
Since last MOT+2,288 miles
PASS
Mileage32,283 miles
Since last MOT+2,068 miles
PASS
Mileage30,215 miles
Since last MOT+1,801 miles
PASS
Mileage28,414 miles
Since last MOT+2,936 miles
PASS
Mileage25,478 miles
Since last MOT+3,010 miles
PASS
Mileage22,468 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 LAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
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 LAE

What car is KC53 LAE?

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

What is the mileage of KC53 LAE?

The last recorded mileage for KC53 LAE was 96,708 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KC53 LAE passed its MOT?

KC53 LAE has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2023.

Is KC53 LAE ULEZ compliant?

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

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