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KE53 OWU

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 86,233 miles on the clock, averaging 8,538 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KE53 OWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,233
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,538

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading86,233 miles
Reading date
Miles last year177
Average per year8,538
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KE53 OWU 26k41k56k71k86k '06'13'10

Check KE53 OWU

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,233 miles
Since last MOT+177 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,056 miles
Since last MOT+6,618 miles
PASS
Mileage79,438 miles
Since last MOT+7,595 miles
PASS
Mileage71,843 miles
Since last MOT+16,661 miles
PASS
Mileage55,182 miles
Since last MOT+7,485 miles
PASS
Mileage47,697 miles
Since last MOT+6,844 miles
PASS
Mileage40,853 miles
Since last MOT+7,807 miles
PASS
Mileage33,046 miles
Since last MOT+7,010 miles
PASS
Mileage26,036 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 OWU
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 OWU

What car is KE53 OWU?

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

What is the mileage of KE53 OWU?

The last recorded mileage for KE53 OWU was 86,233 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KE53 OWU passed its MOT?

KE53 OWU has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Dec 2013.

Is KE53 OWU ULEZ compliant?

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

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