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KL53 MOU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 110,841 miles on the clock, averaging 9,146 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for KL53 MOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,841
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
9,146

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading110,841 miles
Reading date
Miles last year840
Average per year9,146
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KL53 MOU 50k65k80k96k111k '06'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,841 miles
Since last MOT+840 miles
PASS
Mileage110,001 miles
Since last MOT+11,030 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,971 miles
Since last MOT+8,793 miles
PASS
Mileage90,178 miles
Since last MOT+15,269 miles
PASS
Mileage74,909 miles
Since last MOT+14,313 miles
PASS
Mileage60,596 miles
Since last MOT+10,603 miles
PASS
Mileage49,993 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 MOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKL — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KL53 MOU

What car is KL53 MOU?

KL53 MOU is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KL53 MOU?

The last recorded mileage for KL53 MOU was 110,841 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KL53 MOU passed its MOT?

KL53 MOU has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Mar 2013.

Is KL53 MOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KL53 MOU 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 KL53 MOU?

KL53 MOU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.