Vehicle summary
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 118,444 miles on the clock, averaging 7,390 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 LN53 DCU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 118,444 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,716 |
| Average per year | 7,390 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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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
| Registration | LN53 DCU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LN — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LN53 DCU
What car is LN53 DCU?
LN53 DCU is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.
What is the mileage of LN53 DCU?
The last recorded mileage for LN53 DCU was 118,444 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LN53 DCU passed its MOT?
LN53 DCU has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2016.
Is LN53 DCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LN53 DCU 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 LN53 DCU?
LN53 DCU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.