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KY53 TVO

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 93,472 miles on the clock, averaging 7,530 miles per year, around 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 KY53 TVO

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,472
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,530

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading93,472 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,530
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KY53 TVO 17k36k55k74k93k '06'16'11

Check KY53 TVO

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,472 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,471 miles
Since last MOT+10,292 miles
PASS
Mileage83,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,179 miles
Since last MOT+7,606 miles
PASS
Mileage75,573 miles
Since last MOT+7,663 miles
PASS
Mileage67,910 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,910 miles
Since last MOT+6,799 miles
PASS
Mileage61,111 miles
Since last MOT+7,310 miles
PASS
Mileage53,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,801 miles
Since last MOT+7,166 miles
PASS
Mileage46,635 miles
Since last MOT+7,386 miles
PASS
Mileage39,249 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,429 miles
Since last MOT+8,131 miles
PASS
Mileage31,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,298 miles
Since last MOT+10,993 miles
PASS
Mileage20,305 miles
Since last MOT+3,486 miles
PASS
Mileage16,819 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

RegistrationKY53 TVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KY53 TVO

What car is KY53 TVO?

KY53 TVO is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KY53 TVO?

The last recorded mileage for KY53 TVO was 93,472 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY53 TVO passed its MOT?

KY53 TVO has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2016.

Is KY53 TVO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY53 TVO 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 KY53 TVO?

KY53 TVO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.