Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 119,976 miles on the clock, averaging 7,731 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 VEA
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 119,976 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 19 |
| Average per year | 7,731 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | KY53 VEA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KY — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About KY53 VEA
What car is KY53 VEA?
KY53 VEA is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.
What is the mileage of KY53 VEA?
The last recorded mileage for KY53 VEA was 119,976 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KY53 VEA passed its MOT?
KY53 VEA has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2018.
Is KY53 VEA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY53 VEA 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 VEA?
KY53 VEA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.