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LD53 SWW

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 106,287 miles on the clock, averaging 7,015 miles per year, 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 LD53 SWW

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,287
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,015

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading106,287 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,015
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LD53 SWW 35k53k71k88k106k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,287 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,287 miles
Since last MOT+5,751 miles
PASS
Mileage100,536 miles
Since last MOT+5,687 miles
PASS
Mileage94,849 miles
Since last MOT+5,353 miles
PASS
Mileage89,496 miles
Since last MOT+8,019 miles
PASS
Mileage81,477 miles
Since last MOT+7,982 miles
PASS
Mileage73,495 miles
Since last MOT+7,499 miles
PASS
Mileage65,996 miles
Since last MOT+6,594 miles
PASS
Mileage59,402 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,340 miles
Since last MOT+8,466 miles
PASS
Mileage50,874 miles
Since last MOT+15,859 miles
PASS
Mileage35,015 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

RegistrationLD53 SWW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LD53 SWW

What car is LD53 SWW?

LD53 SWW is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LD53 SWW?

The last recorded mileage for LD53 SWW was 106,287 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD53 SWW passed its MOT?

LD53 SWW has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2016.

Is LD53 SWW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LD53 SWW 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 LD53 SWW?

LD53 SWW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.