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LG53 JWJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 81,974 miles on the clock, averaging 5,273 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 LG53 JWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,974
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,273

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading81,974 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,667
Average per year5,273
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG53 JWJ 22k37k52k67k82k '06'18'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,974 miles
Since last MOT+3,667 miles
PASS
Mileage78,307 miles
Since last MOT+5,061 miles
PASS
Mileage73,246 miles
Since last MOT+10,118 miles
PASS
Mileage63,128 miles
Since last MOT+11,039 miles
PASS
Mileage52,089 miles
Since last MOT+3,502 miles
PASS
Mileage48,587 miles
Since last MOT+5,651 miles
PASS
Mileage42,936 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,865 miles
Since last MOT+8,143 miles
PASS
Mileage34,722 miles
Since last MOT+5,292 miles
PASS
Mileage29,430 miles
Since last MOT+5,764 miles
PASS
Mileage23,666 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,635 miles
Since last MOT+1,308 miles
PASS
Mileage22,327 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

RegistrationLG53 JWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LG53 JWJ

What car is LG53 JWJ?

LG53 JWJ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LG53 JWJ?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 JWJ was 81,974 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 JWJ passed its MOT?

LG53 JWJ has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2018.

Is LG53 JWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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