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LA53 MRU

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 120,144 miles on the clock, averaging 5,100 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LA53 MRU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
120,144
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,100

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,144 miles
Reading date
Miles last year27
Average per year5,100
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA53 MRU 22k47k71k96k120k '07'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,144 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,117 miles
Since last MOT+6,964 miles
PASS
Mileage113,153 miles
Since last MOT+1,924 miles
PASS
Mileage111,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,229 miles
Since last MOT+6,586 miles
PASS
Mileage104,643 miles
Since last MOT+7,709 miles
PASS
Mileage96,934 miles
Since last MOT+7,724 miles
PASS
Mileage89,210 miles
Since last MOT+4,732 miles
PASS
Mileage84,478 miles
Since last MOT+6,211 miles
PASS
Mileage78,267 miles
Since last MOT+9,574 miles
PASS
Mileage68,693 miles
Since last MOT+6,959 miles
PASS
Mileage61,734 miles
Since last MOT+8,958 miles
PASS
Mileage52,776 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,776 miles
Since last MOT+7,183 miles
PASS
Mileage45,593 miles
Since last MOT+5,852 miles
PASS
Mileage39,741 miles
Since last MOT+3,055 miles
PASS
Mileage36,686 miles
Since last MOT+885 miles
PASS
Mileage35,801 miles
Since last MOT+976 miles
PASS
Mileage34,825 miles
Since last MOT+2,420 miles
PASS
Mileage32,405 miles
Since last MOT+2,468 miles
PASS
Mileage29,937 miles
Since last MOT+3,597 miles
PASS
Mileage26,340 miles
Since last MOT+4,057 miles
PASS
Mileage22,283 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LA53 MRU

What car is LA53 MRU?

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

What is the mileage of LA53 MRU?

The last recorded mileage for LA53 MRU was 120,144 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA53 MRU passed its MOT?

LA53 MRU has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2026.

Is LA53 MRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA53 MRU 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 MRU?

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