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KL53 YLV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 73,233 miles on the clock, averaging 5,737 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KL53 YLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,233
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,737

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 reading73,233 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,737
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KL53 YLV 4k21k38k56k73k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,233 miles
Since last MOT+11,200 miles
PASS
Mileage62,033 miles
Since last MOT+10,641 miles
PASS
Mileage51,392 miles
Since last MOT+9,525 miles
PASS
Mileage41,867 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,840 miles
Since last MOT+11,067 miles
PASS
Mileage30,773 miles
Since last MOT+7,823 miles
PASS
Mileage22,950 miles
Since last MOT+1,584 miles
PASS
Mileage21,366 miles
Since last MOT+1,787 miles
PASS
Mileage19,579 miles
Since last MOT+1,382 miles
PASS
Mileage18,197 miles
Since last MOT+2,720 miles
PASS
Mileage15,477 miles
Since last MOT+2,717 miles
PASS
Mileage12,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,760 miles
Since last MOT+3,413 miles
PASS
Mileage9,347 miles
Since last MOT+5,793 miles
PASS
Mileage3,554 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 YLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 YLV

What car is KL53 YLV?

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

What is the mileage of KL53 YLV?

The last recorded mileage for KL53 YLV was 73,233 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KL53 YLV passed its MOT?

KL53 YLV has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2018.

Is KL53 YLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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