Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 126,169 miles on the clock, averaging 13,191 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 KY53 VEM
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 126,169 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 13,191 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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 VEM |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 VEM
What car is KY53 VEM?
KY53 VEM is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.
What is the mileage of KY53 VEM?
The last recorded mileage for KY53 VEM was 126,169 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KY53 VEM passed its MOT?
KY53 VEM has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2013.
Is KY53 VEM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY53 VEM 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 VEM?
KY53 VEM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.