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KE53 VXK

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Grey Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGrey
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 115,319 miles on the clock, averaging 3,677 miles per year, well 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 VXK

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,319
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
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
3,677

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

Low mileage
Latest reading115,319 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year3,677
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KE53 VXK 66k78k91k103k115k '09'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage115,319 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,308 miles
Since last MOT+6,737 miles
PASS
Mileage108,571 miles
Since last MOT+3,027 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,544 miles
Since last MOT+3,858 miles
PASS
Mileage101,686 miles
Since last MOT+2,342 miles
PASS
Mileage99,344 miles
Since last MOT+2,633 miles
PASS
Mileage96,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,711 miles
Since last MOT+2,720 miles
PASS
Mileage93,991 miles
Since last MOT+3,167 miles
PASS
Mileage90,824 miles
Since last MOT+3,624 miles
PASS
Mileage87,200 miles
Since last MOT+3,675 miles
PASS
Mileage83,525 miles
Since last MOT+3,307 miles
PASS
Mileage80,218 miles
Since last MOT+3,810 miles
PASS
Mileage76,408 miles
Since last MOT+3,756 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,652 miles
Since last MOT+3,846 miles
PASS
Mileage68,806 miles
Since last MOT+2,940 miles
PASS
Mileage65,866 miles

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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

RegistrationKE53 VXK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeKE — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KE53 VXK

What car is KE53 VXK?

KE53 VXK is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Northampton in 2004.

What is the mileage of KE53 VXK?

The last recorded mileage for KE53 VXK was 115,319 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KE53 VXK passed its MOT?

KE53 VXK has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 31 Jan 2023.

Is KE53 VXK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KE53 VXK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 VXK?

KE53 VXK is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.