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LG53 JVD

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 145,876 miles on the clock, averaging 8,042 miles per year, around 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 JVD

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,876
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,042

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading145,876 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,316
Average per year8,042
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LG53 JVD 23k54k85k115k146k '06'21'14

Check LG53 JVD

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage145,876 miles
Since last MOT+5,316 miles
PASS
Mileage140,560 miles
Since last MOT+6,674 miles
PASS
Mileage133,886 miles
Since last MOT+6,296 miles
PASS
Mileage127,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,590 miles
Since last MOT+9,626 miles
PASS
Mileage117,964 miles
Since last MOT+9,729 miles
PASS
Mileage108,235 miles
Since last MOT+8,797 miles
PASS
Mileage99,438 miles
Since last MOT+8,677 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,761 miles
Since last MOT+7,494 miles
PASS
Mileage83,267 miles
Since last MOT+7,003 miles
PASS
Mileage76,264 miles
Since last MOT+6,578 miles
PASS
Mileage69,686 miles
Since last MOT+10,626 miles
PASS
Mileage59,060 miles
Since last MOT+1,659 miles
PASS
Mileage57,401 miles
Since last MOT+5,490 miles
PASS
Mileage51,911 miles
Since last MOT+9,262 miles
PASS
Mileage42,649 miles
Since last MOT+10,463 miles
PASS
Mileage32,186 miles
Since last MOT+8,796 miles
PASS
Mileage23,390 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 JVD
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 JVD

What car is LG53 JVD?

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

What is the mileage of LG53 JVD?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 JVD was 145,876 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 JVD passed its MOT?

LG53 JVD has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 26 Oct 2021.

Is LG53 JVD ULEZ compliant?

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

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