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LA53 DXV

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 198,526 miles on the clock, averaging 9,546 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LA53 DXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
198,526
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,546

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading198,526 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,546
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA53 DXV 79k109k139k169k199k '07'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage198,526 miles
Since last MOT+8,322 miles
PASS
Mileage190,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,204 miles
Since last MOT+15,863 miles
PASS
Mileage174,341 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,341 miles
Since last MOT+13,940 miles
PASS
Mileage160,401 miles
Since last MOT+10,017 miles
PASS
Mileage150,384 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,279 miles
Since last MOT+5,280 miles
PASS
Mileage144,999 miles
Since last MOT+4,328 miles
PASS
Mileage140,671 miles
Since last MOT+3,798 miles
PASS
Mileage136,873 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,859 miles
Since last MOT+6,299 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,560 miles
Since last MOT+7,620 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,940 miles
Since last MOT+15,352 miles
PASS
Mileage107,588 miles
Since last MOT+16,221 miles
PASS
Mileage91,367 miles
Since last MOT+12,807 miles
PASS
Mileage78,560 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 DXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LA53 DXV

What car is LA53 DXV?

LA53 DXV is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.

What is the mileage of LA53 DXV?

The last recorded mileage for LA53 DXV was 198,526 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA53 DXV passed its MOT?

LA53 DXV has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2019.

Is LA53 DXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA53 DXV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LA53 DXV?

LA53 DXV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.