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KL53 SWJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 106,020 miles on the clock, averaging 7,683 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KL53 SWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,020
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
7,683

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading106,020 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,683
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KL53 SWJ 21k42k63k85k106k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,020 miles
Since last MOT+10,248 miles
PASS
Mileage95,772 miles
Since last MOT+213 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,559 miles
Since last MOT+11,234 miles
PASS
Mileage84,325 miles
Since last MOT+252 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,073 miles
Since last MOT+12,814 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,259 miles
Since last MOT+15,856 miles
PASS
Mileage55,403 miles
Since last MOT+4,826 miles
PASS
Mileage50,577 miles
Since last MOT+6,634 miles
PASS
Mileage43,943 miles
Since last MOT+6,520 miles
PASS
Mileage37,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,423 miles
Since last MOT+7,274 miles
PASS
Mileage30,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,149 miles
Since last MOT+2,286 miles
PASS
Mileage27,863 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,858 miles
Since last MOT+3,897 miles
PASS
Mileage23,961 miles
Since last MOT+3,237 miles
PASS
Mileage20,724 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 SWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKL — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KL53 SWJ

What car is KL53 SWJ?

KL53 SWJ is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KL53 SWJ?

The last recorded mileage for KL53 SWJ was 106,020 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KL53 SWJ passed its MOT?

KL53 SWJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2017.

Is KL53 SWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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