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KP53 CXA

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 121,038 miles on the clock, averaging 7,173 miles per year, below 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 KP53 CXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,038
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,173

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 reading121,038 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,173
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KP53 CXA 17k43k69k95k121k '06'21'14

Check KP53 CXA

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,038 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,037 miles
Since last MOT+5,658 miles
PASS
Mileage115,379 miles
Since last MOT+6,154 miles
PASS
Mileage109,225 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,224 miles
Since last MOT+7,005 miles
PASS
Mileage102,219 miles
Since last MOT+7,017 miles
PASS
Mileage95,202 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,183 miles
Since last MOT+8,077 miles
PASS
Mileage87,106 miles
Since last MOT+8,150 miles
PASS
Mileage78,956 miles
Since last MOT+8,671 miles
PASS
Mileage70,285 miles
Since last MOT+10,886 miles
PASS
Mileage59,399 miles
Since last MOT+8,115 miles
PASS
Mileage51,284 miles
Since last MOT+6,134 miles
PASS
Mileage45,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,150 miles
Since last MOT+6,097 miles
PASS
Mileage39,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,053 miles
Since last MOT+8,042 miles
PASS
Mileage31,011 miles
Since last MOT+7,195 miles
PASS
Mileage23,816 miles
Since last MOT+6,930 miles
PASS
Mileage16,886 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 CXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKP — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KP53 CXA

What car is KP53 CXA?

KP53 CXA is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KP53 CXA?

The last recorded mileage for KP53 CXA was 121,038 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KP53 CXA passed its MOT?

KP53 CXA has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2021.

Is KP53 CXA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KP53 CXA 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 KP53 CXA?

KP53 CXA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.