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KL53 YLA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 122,356 miles on the clock, averaging 5,254 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KL53 YLA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
122,356
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,254

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,356 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,137
Average per year5,254
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KL53 YLA 22k47k72k97k122k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,356 miles
Since last MOT+4,137 miles
PASS
Mileage118,219 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,215 miles
Since last MOT+4,569 miles
PASS
Mileage113,646 miles
Since last MOT+4,377 miles
PASS
Mileage109,269 miles
Since last MOT+4,175 miles
PASS
Mileage105,094 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,026 miles
Since last MOT+3,899 miles
PASS
Mileage101,127 miles
Since last MOT+3,809 miles
PASS
Mileage97,318 miles
Since last MOT+4,529 miles
PASS
Mileage92,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,789 miles
Since last MOT+7,011 miles
PASS
Mileage85,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,778 miles
Since last MOT+4,752 miles
PASS
Mileage81,026 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,025 miles
Since last MOT+7,724 miles
PASS
Mileage73,301 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,281 miles
Since last MOT+8,900 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,381 miles
Since last MOT+8,371 miles
PASS
Mileage56,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,010 miles
Since last MOT+12,200 miles
PASS
Mileage43,810 miles
Since last MOT+1,620 miles
PASS
Mileage42,190 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,188 miles
Since last MOT+5,228 miles
PASS
Mileage36,960 miles
Since last MOT+4,661 miles
PASS
Mileage32,299 miles
Since last MOT+5,605 miles
PASS
Mileage26,694 miles
Since last MOT+5,050 miles
PASS
Mileage21,644 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 YLA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
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 YLA

What car is KL53 YLA?

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

What is the mileage of KL53 YLA?

The last recorded mileage for KL53 YLA was 122,356 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KL53 YLA passed its MOT?

KL53 YLA has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2026.

Is KL53 YLA ULEZ compliant?

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

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