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LG53 JRV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 143,827 miles on the clock, averaging 11,007 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 LG53 JRV

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,827
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,007

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading143,827 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,007
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG53 JRV 20k51k82k113k144k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,827 miles
Since last MOT+17,621 miles
PASS
Mileage126,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,206 miles
Since last MOT+17,967 miles
PASS
Mileage108,239 miles
Since last MOT+701 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,538 miles
Since last MOT+31,675 miles
PASS
Mileage75,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,863 miles
Since last MOT+9,777 miles
PASS
Mileage66,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,086 miles
Since last MOT+5,826 miles
PASS
Mileage60,260 miles
Since last MOT+9,704 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,556 miles
Since last MOT+7,871 miles
PASS
Mileage42,685 miles
Since last MOT+8,932 miles
PASS
Mileage33,753 miles
Since last MOT+5,754 miles
PASS
Mileage27,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,999 miles
Since last MOT+8,329 miles
PASS
Mileage19,670 miles

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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

RegistrationLG53 JRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LG53 JRV

What car is LG53 JRV?

LG53 JRV is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LG53 JRV?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 JRV was 143,827 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 JRV passed its MOT?

LG53 JRV has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2017.

Is LG53 JRV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG53 JRV 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 LG53 JRV?

LG53 JRV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.