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KP53 DDX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 124,780 miles on the clock, averaging 10,198 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 KP53 DDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,780
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,198

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading124,780 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,198
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KP53 DDX 33k56k79k102k125k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,780 miles
Since last MOT+10,468 miles
PASS
Mileage114,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,312 miles
Since last MOT+11,861 miles
PASS
Mileage102,451 miles
Since last MOT+6,114 miles
PASS
Mileage96,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,337 miles
Since last MOT+6,132 miles
PASS
Mileage90,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,205 miles
Since last MOT+7,873 miles
PASS
Mileage82,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,332 miles
Since last MOT+10,269 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,063 miles
Since last MOT+13,718 miles
PASS
Mileage58,345 miles
Since last MOT+12,631 miles
PASS
Mileage45,714 miles
Since last MOT+12,483 miles
PASS
Mileage33,231 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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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

RegistrationKP53 DDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 DDX

What car is KP53 DDX?

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

What is the mileage of KP53 DDX?

The last recorded mileage for KP53 DDX was 124,780 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KP53 DDX passed its MOT?

KP53 DDX has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2015.

Is KP53 DDX ULEZ compliant?

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

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