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LJ53 LYW

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 104,238 miles on the clock, averaging 6,352 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LJ53 LYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,238
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
6,352

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 reading104,238 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,352
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LJ53 LYW 32k50k68k86k104k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,238 miles
Since last MOT+8,137 miles
PASS
Mileage96,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,101 miles
Since last MOT+7,215 miles
PASS
Mileage88,886 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,851 miles
Since last MOT+13,343 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,508 miles
Since last MOT+12,526 miles
PASS
Mileage62,982 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,980 miles
Since last MOT+12,467 miles
PASS
Mileage50,513 miles
Since last MOT+1,085 miles
PASS
Mileage49,428 miles
Since last MOT+1,148 miles
PASS
Mileage48,280 miles
Since last MOT+1,674 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,606 miles
Since last MOT+4,204 miles
PASS
Mileage42,402 miles
Since last MOT+3,904 miles
PASS
Mileage38,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,498 miles
Since last MOT+6,476 miles
PASS
Mileage32,022 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 LYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLJ — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LJ53 LYW

What car is LJ53 LYW?

LJ53 LYW is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.

What is the mileage of LJ53 LYW?

The last recorded mileage for LJ53 LYW was 104,238 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ53 LYW passed its MOT?

LJ53 LYW has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2018.

Is LJ53 LYW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LJ53 LYW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 LYW?

LJ53 LYW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.