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KE53 HXO

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 229,612 miles on the clock, averaging 17,766 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KE53 HXO

MOT Status
Due date passed
229,612
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
17,766

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading229,612 miles
Reading date
Miles last year248
Average per year17,766
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KE53 HXO 33k82k131k180k230k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage229,612 miles
Since last MOT+248 miles
FAIL
Mileage229,364 miles
Since last MOT+14,740 miles
PASS
Mileage214,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage214,624 miles
Since last MOT+13,851 miles
PASS
Mileage200,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage200,773 miles
Since last MOT+13,842 miles
PASS
Mileage186,931 miles
Since last MOT+15,291 miles
PASS
Mileage171,640 miles
Since last MOT+16,964 miles
PASS
Mileage154,676 miles
Since last MOT+21,163 miles
PASS
Mileage133,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,513 miles
Since last MOT+20,415 miles
PASS
Mileage113,098 miles
Since last MOT+21,798 miles
PASS
Mileage91,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,300 miles
Since last MOT+23,797 miles
PASS
Mileage67,503 miles
Since last MOT+18,550 miles
PASS
Mileage48,953 miles
Since last MOT+15,996 miles
PASS
Mileage32,957 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 HXO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
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 HXO

What car is KE53 HXO?

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

What is the mileage of KE53 HXO?

The last recorded mileage for KE53 HXO was 229,612 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KE53 HXO passed its MOT?

KE53 HXO has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2017.

Is KE53 HXO ULEZ compliant?

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

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