Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1753cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 135,630 miles on the clock, averaging 8,740 miles per year, around 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 LKE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 135,630 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,740 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | KC53 LKE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1753cc |
| 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 LKE
What car is KC53 LKE?
KC53 LKE is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1753cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.
What is the mileage of KC53 LKE?
The last recorded mileage for KC53 LKE was 135,630 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KC53 LKE passed its MOT?
KC53 LKE has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2016.
Is KC53 LKE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KC53 LKE 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 LKE?
KC53 LKE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.