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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 114,315 miles on the clock, averaging 9,618 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 KE53 GBY
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 114,315 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,618 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | KE53 GBY |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KE — Northampton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About KE53 GBY
What car is KE53 GBY?
KE53 GBY is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.
What is the mileage of KE53 GBY?
The last recorded mileage for KE53 GBY was 114,315 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KE53 GBY passed its MOT?
KE53 GBY has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2017.
Is KE53 GBY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KE53 GBY 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 KE53 GBY?
KE53 GBY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.