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KN53 JYE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Luton, 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 151,440 miles on the clock, averaging 11,576 miles per year, above 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 KN53 JYE

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,440
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,576

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,440 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,576
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KN53 JYE 32k62k92k122k151k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,440 miles
Since last MOT+19,958 miles
PASS
Mileage131,482 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,369 miles
Since last MOT+9,816 miles
PASS
Mileage121,553 miles
Since last MOT+10,709 miles
PASS
Mileage110,844 miles
Since last MOT+9,542 miles
PASS
Mileage101,302 miles
Since last MOT+173 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,129 miles
Since last MOT+10,412 miles
PASS
Mileage90,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,717 miles
Since last MOT+10,622 miles
PASS
Mileage80,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,095 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,997 miles
Since last MOT+11,024 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,973 miles
Since last MOT+12,017 miles
PASS
Mileage56,956 miles
Since last MOT+13,027 miles
PASS
Mileage43,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,929 miles
Since last MOT+11,978 miles
PASS
Mileage31,951 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 JYE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKN — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KN53 JYE

What car is KN53 JYE?

KN53 JYE is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KN53 JYE?

The last recorded mileage for KN53 JYE was 151,440 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN53 JYE passed its MOT?

KN53 JYE has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2016.

Is KN53 JYE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KN53 JYE 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 KN53 JYE?

KN53 JYE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.