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KY53 VDE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 85,990 miles on the clock, averaging 4,658 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KY53 VDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,990
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
4,658

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,990 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,871
Average per year4,658
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KY53 VDE 29k43k58k72k86k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,990 miles
Since last MOT+5,871 miles
PASS
Mileage80,119 miles
Since last MOT+2,175 miles
PASS
Mileage77,944 miles
Since last MOT+13,001 miles
PASS
Mileage64,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,943 miles
Since last MOT+15,509 miles
PASS
Mileage49,434 miles
Since last MOT+12,877 miles
PASS
Mileage36,557 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,547 miles
Since last MOT+9,042 miles
PASS
Mileage27,505 miles
Since last MOT+9,556 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,949 miles
Since last MOT+9,832 miles
PASS
Mileage8,117 miles
PASS
FAIL
Mileage52,831 miles
Since last MOT+7,956 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,875 miles
Since last MOT+7,962 miles
PASS
Mileage36,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,913 miles
Since last MOT+7,649 miles
PASS
Mileage29,264 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 VDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KY53 VDE

What car is KY53 VDE?

KY53 VDE is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KY53 VDE?

The last recorded mileage for KY53 VDE was 85,990 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY53 VDE passed its MOT?

KY53 VDE has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2018.

Is KY53 VDE ULEZ compliant?

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

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