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KX53 CGO

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 160,420 miles on the clock, averaging 9,321 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 KX53 CGO

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,420
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,321

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,420 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,416
Average per year9,321
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KX53 CGO 70k93k115k138k160k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,420 miles
Since last MOT+9,416 miles
PASS
Mileage151,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,004 miles
Since last MOT+7,927 miles
PASS
Mileage143,077 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,995 miles
Since last MOT+8,266 miles
PASS
Mileage134,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,729 miles
Since last MOT+7,760 miles
PASS
Mileage126,969 miles
Since last MOT+8,763 miles
PASS
Mileage118,206 miles
Since last MOT+7,107 miles
PASS
Mileage111,099 miles
Since last MOT+11,057 miles
PASS
Mileage100,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,042 miles
Since last MOT+11,781 miles
PASS
Mileage88,261 miles
Since last MOT+12,699 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,562 miles
Since last MOT+5,516 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,046 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,032 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

RegistrationKX53 CGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKX — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KX53 CGO

What car is KX53 CGO?

KX53 CGO is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KX53 CGO?

The last recorded mileage for KX53 CGO was 160,420 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX53 CGO passed its MOT?

KX53 CGO has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2016.

Is KX53 CGO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KX53 CGO 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 KX53 CGO?

KX53 CGO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.