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KL53 YDH

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 97,049 miles on the clock, averaging 4,881 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 KL53 YDH

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,049
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,881

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading97,049 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,683
Average per year4,881
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KL53 YDH 29k46k63k80k97k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage97,049 miles
Since last MOT+2,683 miles
PASS
Mileage94,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,366 miles
Since last MOT+3,555 miles
PASS
Mileage90,811 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,809 miles
Since last MOT+5,065 miles
PASS
Mileage85,744 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,744 miles
Since last MOT+3,060 miles
PASS
Mileage82,684 miles
Since last MOT+3,654 miles
PASS
Mileage79,030 miles
Since last MOT+4,672 miles
PASS
Mileage74,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,358 miles
Since last MOT+3,607 miles
PASS
Mileage70,751 miles
Since last MOT+7,539 miles
PASS
Mileage63,212 miles
Since last MOT+5,449 miles
PASS
Mileage57,763 miles
Since last MOT+6,862 miles
PASS
Mileage50,901 miles
Since last MOT+4,231 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,670 miles
Since last MOT+4,115 miles
PASS
Mileage42,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,555 miles
Since last MOT+5,187 miles
PASS
Mileage37,368 miles
Since last MOT+8,798 miles
PASS
Mileage28,570 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 YDH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKL — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KL53 YDH

What car is KL53 YDH?

KL53 YDH is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KL53 YDH?

The last recorded mileage for KL53 YDH was 97,049 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KL53 YDH passed its MOT?

KL53 YDH has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 22 Oct 2020.

Is KL53 YDH ULEZ compliant?

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

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