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KL53 SUV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
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 1753cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 124,051 miles on the clock, averaging 7,676 miles per year, around 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 KL53 SUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,051
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,676

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading124,051 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year7,676
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KL53 SUV 26k51k75k100k124k '06'19'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,051 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,044 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,034 miles
Since last MOT+5,909 miles
PASS
Mileage118,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,125 miles
Since last MOT+1,645 miles
PASS
Mileage116,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,480 miles
Since last MOT+4,732 miles
PASS
Mileage111,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,748 miles
Since last MOT+4,134 miles
PASS
Mileage107,614 miles
Since last MOT+21,497 miles
PASS
Mileage86,117 miles
Since last MOT+17,138 miles
PASS
Mileage68,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,979 miles
Since last MOT+8,903 miles
PASS
Mileage60,076 miles
Since last MOT+9,227 miles
PASS
Mileage50,849 miles
Since last MOT+11,839 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,010 miles
Since last MOT+12,678 miles
PASS
Mileage26,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage26,332 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

RegistrationKL53 SUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKL — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KL53 SUV

What car is KL53 SUV?

KL53 SUV is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1753cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KL53 SUV?

The last recorded mileage for KL53 SUV was 124,051 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KL53 SUV passed its MOT?

KL53 SUV has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Jun 2019.

Is KL53 SUV ULEZ compliant?

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

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