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KC53 LWK

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 137,637 miles on the clock, averaging 9,633 miles per year, above 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 LWK

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,637
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,633

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 reading137,637 miles
Reading date
Miles last year51
Average per year9,633
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KC53 LWK 32k58k85k111k138k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,637 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,586 miles
Since last MOT+8,329 miles
PASS
Mileage129,257 miles
Since last MOT+15,289 miles
PASS
Mileage113,968 miles
Since last MOT+14,548 miles
PASS
Mileage99,420 miles
Since last MOT+14,328 miles
PASS
Mileage85,092 miles
Since last MOT+10,689 miles
PASS
Mileage74,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,403 miles
Since last MOT+5,874 miles
PASS
Mileage68,529 miles
Since last MOT+7,036 miles
PASS
Mileage61,493 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,493 miles
Since last MOT+5,557 miles
PASS
Mileage55,936 miles
Since last MOT+5,705 miles
PASS
Mileage50,231 miles
Since last MOT+10,431 miles
PASS
Mileage39,800 miles
Since last MOT+8,267 miles
PASS
Mileage31,533 miles

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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

RegistrationKC53 LWK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKC — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KC53 LWK

What car is KC53 LWK?

KC53 LWK is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KC53 LWK?

The last recorded mileage for KC53 LWK was 137,637 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KC53 LWK passed its MOT?

KC53 LWK has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Apr 2018.

Is KC53 LWK ULEZ compliant?

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

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