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LJ53 LXO

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1998cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1998cc
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 1998cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 66,595 miles on the clock, averaging 11,139 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for LJ53 LXO

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,595
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
11,139

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 reading66,595 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year11,139
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LJ53 LXO 20k32k43k55k67k '06'11'09

Check LJ53 LXO

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,595 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,594 miles
Since last MOT+7,110 miles
PASS
Mileage59,484 miles
Since last MOT+12,318 miles
PASS
Mileage47,166 miles
Since last MOT+14,400 miles
PASS
Mileage32,766 miles
Since last MOT+12,953 miles
PASS
Mileage19,813 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

RegistrationLJ53 LXO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLJ — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LJ53 LXO

What car is LJ53 LXO?

LJ53 LXO is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LJ53 LXO?

The last recorded mileage for LJ53 LXO was 66,595 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ53 LXO passed its MOT?

LJ53 LXO has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Jan 2011.

Is LJ53 LXO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LJ53 LXO 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 LJ53 LXO?

LJ53 LXO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.