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LA53 MVR

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Green Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGreen
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 1796cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 27,208 miles on the clock, averaging 1,186 miles per year, well below 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 LA53 MVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
27,208
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
93%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
1,186

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading27,208 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,346
Average per year1,186
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA53 MVR 12k16k20k23k27k '07'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage27,208 miles
Since last MOT+2,346 miles
PASS
Mileage24,862 miles
Since last MOT+2,108 miles
PASS
Mileage22,754 miles
Since last MOT+1,282 miles
PASS
Mileage21,472 miles
Since last MOT+1,818 miles
PASS
Mileage19,654 miles
Since last MOT+2,075 miles
PASS
Mileage17,579 miles
Since last MOT+2,188 miles
PASS
Mileage15,391 miles
Since last MOT+2,311 miles
PASS
Mileage13,080 miles
Since last MOT+2,553 miles
PASS
Mileage10,527 miles
Since last MOT+2,890 miles
PASS
Mileage7,637 miles
Since last MOT+3,130 miles
PASS
Mileage4,507 miles
Since last MOT+4,147 miles
PASS
Mileage360 miles
PASS
Mileage15,816 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,816 miles
Since last MOT+4,004 miles
PASS
Mileage11,812 miles

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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

RegistrationLA53 MVR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LA53 MVR

What car is LA53 MVR?

LA53 MVR is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.

What is the mileage of LA53 MVR?

The last recorded mileage for LA53 MVR was 27,208 miles, recorded on 2 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA53 MVR passed its MOT?

LA53 MVR has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 Jan 2020.

Is LA53 MVR ULEZ compliant?

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

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