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KL53 YHW

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 145,002 miles on the clock, averaging 7,236 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KL53 YHW

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,002
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,236

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

Below average
Latest reading145,002 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,236
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KL53 YHW 21k52k83k114k145k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,002 miles
Since last MOT+898 miles
PASS
Mileage144,104 miles
Since last MOT+1,444 miles
PASS
Mileage142,660 miles
Since last MOT+82,402 miles
PASS
Mileage60,258 miles
Since last MOT+1,736 miles
PASS
Mileage58,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,522 miles
Since last MOT+2,153 miles
PASS
Mileage56,369 miles
Since last MOT+1,918 miles
PASS
Mileage54,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,451 miles
Since last MOT+2,328 miles
PASS
Mileage52,123 miles
Since last MOT+2,230 miles
PASS
Mileage49,893 miles
Since last MOT+2,587 miles
PASS
Mileage47,306 miles
Since last MOT+2,946 miles
PASS
Mileage44,360 miles
Since last MOT+3,072 miles
PASS
Mileage41,288 miles
Since last MOT+3,538 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,750 miles
Since last MOT+3,159 miles
PASS
Mileage34,591 miles
Since last MOT+3,076 miles
PASS
Mileage31,515 miles
Since last MOT+2,557 miles
PASS
Mileage28,958 miles
Since last MOT+4,376 miles
PASS
Mileage24,582 miles
Since last MOT+3,405 miles
PASS
Mileage21,177 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 YHW
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 YHW

What car is KL53 YHW?

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

What is the mileage of KL53 YHW?

The last recorded mileage for KL53 YHW was 145,002 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KL53 YHW passed its MOT?

KL53 YHW has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2023.

Is KL53 YHW ULEZ compliant?

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

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