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KE53 HSV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 115,300 miles on the clock, averaging 4,205 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KE53 HSV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
115,300
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
4,205

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading115,300 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,205
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KE53 HSV 33k54k74k95k115k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,300 miles
Since last MOT+5,827 miles
PASS
Mileage109,473 miles
Since last MOT+2,086 miles
PASS
Mileage107,387 miles
Since last MOT+1,659 miles
PASS
Mileage105,728 miles
Since last MOT+4,908 miles
PASS
Mileage100,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,820 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,814 miles
Since last MOT+1,046 miles
PASS
Mileage99,768 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,765 miles
Since last MOT+3,102 miles
PASS
Mileage96,663 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,579 miles
Since last MOT+3,069 miles
PASS
Mileage93,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,510 miles
Since last MOT+3,752 miles
PASS
Mileage89,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,758 miles
Since last MOT+3,422 miles
PASS
Mileage86,336 miles
Since last MOT+3,130 miles
PASS
Mileage83,206 miles
Since last MOT+3,511 miles
PASS
Mileage79,695 miles
Since last MOT+4,794 miles
PASS
Mileage74,901 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,875 miles
Since last MOT+3,870 miles
PASS
Mileage71,005 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,997 miles
Since last MOT+6,627 miles
PASS
Mileage64,370 miles
Since last MOT+11,774 miles
PASS
Mileage52,596 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,594 miles
Since last MOT+9,962 miles
PASS
Mileage42,632 miles
Since last MOT+9,400 miles
PASS
Mileage33,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,232 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 HSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKE — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KE53 HSV

What car is KE53 HSV?

KE53 HSV is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KE53 HSV?

The last recorded mileage for KE53 HSV was 115,300 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KE53 HSV passed its MOT?

KE53 HSV has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 28 Jun 2026.

Is KE53 HSV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KE53 HSV 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 HSV?

KE53 HSV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.