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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 70,668 miles on the clock, averaging 3,336 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 KC53 LJY
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 70,668 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,135 |
| Average per year | 3,336 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | KC53 LJY |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KC — Northampton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About KC53 LJY
What car is KC53 LJY?
KC53 LJY is a green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.
What is the mileage of KC53 LJY?
The last recorded mileage for KC53 LJY was 70,668 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KC53 LJY passed its MOT?
KC53 LJY has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2020.
Is KC53 LJY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KC53 LJY 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 LJY?
KC53 LJY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.