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KE53 HWP

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 107,355 miles on the clock, averaging 6,048 miles per year, 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 KE53 HWP

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,355
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,048

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading107,355 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,584
Average per year6,048
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KE53 HWP 26k46k67k87k107k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,355 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage100,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,771 miles
Since last MOT+14,129 miles
PASS
Mileage86,642 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,642 miles
Since last MOT+3,787 miles
PASS
Mileage82,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,855 miles
Since last MOT+7,741 miles
PASS
Mileage75,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,114 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,110 miles
Since last MOT+6,730 miles
PASS
Mileage68,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,380 miles
Since last MOT+5,221 miles
PASS
Mileage63,159 miles
Since last MOT+15,759 miles
PASS
Mileage47,400 miles
Since last MOT+3,582 miles
PASS
Mileage43,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,818 miles
Since last MOT+5,117 miles
PASS
Mileage38,701 miles
Since last MOT+2,772 miles
PASS
Mileage35,929 miles
Since last MOT+2,526 miles
PASS
Mileage33,403 miles
Since last MOT+3,323 miles
PASS
Mileage30,080 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,066 miles
Since last MOT+4,080 miles
PASS
Mileage25,986 miles

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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

RegistrationKE53 HWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKE — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KE53 HWP

What car is KE53 HWP?

KE53 HWP is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KE53 HWP?

The last recorded mileage for KE53 HWP was 107,355 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KE53 HWP passed its MOT?

KE53 HWP has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2019.

Is KE53 HWP ULEZ compliant?

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

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