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LB53 SVV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 122,803 miles on the clock, averaging 9,708 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 LB53 SVV

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,803
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,708

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 reading122,803 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,236
Average per year9,708
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB53 SVV 14k41k68k96k123k '06'18'14

Check LB53 SVV

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,803 miles
Since last MOT+14,236 miles
PASS
Mileage108,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,567 miles
Since last MOT+23,092 miles
PASS
Mileage85,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,475 miles
Since last MOT+15,921 miles
PASS
Mileage69,554 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,515 miles
Since last MOT+5,816 miles
PASS
Mileage63,699 miles
Since last MOT+7,812 miles
PASS
Mileage55,887 miles
Since last MOT+7,162 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,725 miles
Since last MOT+7,552 miles
PASS
Mileage41,173 miles
Since last MOT+6,839 miles
PASS
Mileage34,334 miles
Since last MOT+7,227 miles
PASS
Mileage27,107 miles
Since last MOT+7,924 miles
PASS
Mileage19,183 miles
Since last MOT+1,537 miles
PASS
Mileage17,646 miles
Since last MOT+4,010 miles
PASS
Mileage13,636 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

RegistrationLB53 SVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LB53 SVV

What car is LB53 SVV?

LB53 SVV is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LB53 SVV?

The last recorded mileage for LB53 SVV was 122,803 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB53 SVV passed its MOT?

LB53 SVV has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2018.

Is LB53 SVV ULEZ compliant?

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

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