Vehicle summary
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 95,507 miles on the clock, averaging 5,449 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 KS53 VBL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 95,507 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,449 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | KS53 VBL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KS — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About KS53 VBL
What car is KS53 VBL?
KS53 VBL is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Luton in 2004.
What is the mileage of KS53 VBL?
The last recorded mileage for KS53 VBL was 95,507 miles, recorded on 2 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KS53 VBL passed its MOT?
KS53 VBL has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2018.
Is KS53 VBL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KS53 VBL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is KS53 VBL?
KS53 VBL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.