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LB53 SOE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Red Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourRed
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 66,668 miles on the clock, averaging 2,699 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for LB53 SOE

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,668
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,699

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

Low mileage
Latest reading66,668 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,210
Average per year2,699
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB53 SOE 23k34k45k56k67k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage66,668 miles
Since last MOT+1,210 miles
PASS
Mileage65,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,458 miles
Since last MOT+1,717 miles
PASS
Mileage63,741 miles
Since last MOT+1,291 miles
PASS
Mileage62,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,450 miles
Since last MOT+3,125 miles
PASS
Mileage59,325 miles
Since last MOT+3,844 miles
PASS
Mileage55,481 miles
Since last MOT+3,276 miles
PASS
Mileage52,205 miles
Since last MOT+3,596 miles
PASS
Mileage48,609 miles
Since last MOT+3,782 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,827 miles
Since last MOT+4,705 miles
PASS
Mileage40,122 miles
Since last MOT+3,846 miles
PASS
Mileage36,276 miles
Since last MOT+5,164 miles
PASS
Mileage31,112 miles
Since last MOT+7,617 miles
PASS
Mileage23,495 miles
Since last MOT+8,443 miles
PASS
Mileage15,052 miles
Since last MOT+10,367 miles
PASS
Mileage4,685 miles
PASS
Mileage33,687 miles
Since last MOT+11,168 miles
PASS
Mileage22,519 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 SOE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LB53 SOE

What car is LB53 SOE?

LB53 SOE is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LB53 SOE?

The last recorded mileage for LB53 SOE was 66,668 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB53 SOE passed its MOT?

LB53 SOE has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 25 Apr 2023.

Is LB53 SOE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB53 SOE 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 LB53 SOE?

LB53 SOE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.