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KL53 YLJ

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 153,915 miles on the clock, averaging 8,299 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KL53 YLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,915
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,299

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 reading153,915 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,299
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KL53 YLJ 26k58k90k122k154k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,915 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,914 miles
Since last MOT+6,007 miles
PASS
Mileage147,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,907 miles
Since last MOT+7,124 miles
PASS
Mileage140,783 miles
Since last MOT+12,172 miles
PASS
Mileage128,611 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,570 miles
Since last MOT+10,819 miles
PASS
Mileage117,751 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,735 miles
Since last MOT+12,296 miles
PASS
Mileage105,439 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,424 miles
Since last MOT+8,074 miles
PASS
Mileage97,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,350 miles
Since last MOT+16,601 miles
PASS
Mileage80,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,749 miles
Since last MOT+10,666 miles
PASS
Mileage70,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,083 miles
Since last MOT+10,932 miles
PASS
Mileage59,151 miles
Since last MOT+12,079 miles
PASS
Mileage47,072 miles
Since last MOT+9,326 miles
PASS
Mileage37,746 miles
Since last MOT+3,039 miles
PASS
Mileage34,707 miles
Since last MOT+3,879 miles
PASS
Mileage30,828 miles
Since last MOT+3,772 miles
PASS
Mileage27,056 miles
Since last MOT+1,338 miles
PASS
Mileage25,718 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 YLJ
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 YLJ

What car is KL53 YLJ?

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

What is the mileage of KL53 YLJ?

The last recorded mileage for KL53 YLJ was 153,915 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KL53 YLJ passed its MOT?

KL53 YLJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2022.

Is KL53 YLJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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