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KL53 YBE

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 161,456 miles on the clock, averaging 9,644 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KL53 YBE

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,456
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,644

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading161,456 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,726
Average per year9,644
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KL53 YBE 33k65k97k129k161k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage161,456 miles
Since last MOT+13,726 miles
PASS
Mileage147,730 miles
Since last MOT+14,192 miles
PASS
Mileage133,538 miles
Since last MOT+13,206 miles
PASS
Mileage120,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,332 miles
Since last MOT+13,233 miles
PASS
Mileage107,099 miles
Since last MOT+14,269 miles
PASS
Mileage92,830 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,828 miles
Since last MOT+4,360 miles
PASS
Mileage88,468 miles
Since last MOT+7,473 miles
PASS
Mileage80,995 miles
Since last MOT+10,850 miles
PASS
Mileage70,145 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,131 miles
Since last MOT+8,660 miles
PASS
Mileage61,471 miles
Since last MOT+9,079 miles
PASS
Mileage52,392 miles
Since last MOT+9,399 miles
PASS
Mileage42,993 miles
Since last MOT+6,537 miles
PASS
Mileage36,456 miles
Since last MOT+3,398 miles
PASS
Mileage33,058 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 YBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 YBE

What car is KL53 YBE?

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

What is the mileage of KL53 YBE?

The last recorded mileage for KL53 YBE was 161,456 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KL53 YBE passed its MOT?

KL53 YBE has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 11 Mar 2020.

Is KL53 YBE ULEZ compliant?

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

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