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LR53 HXG

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 98,306 miles on the clock, averaging 6,628 miles per year, below 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 LR53 HXG

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,306
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,628

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 reading98,306 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,725
Average per year6,628
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 HXG 11k33k55k77k98k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage98,306 miles
Since last MOT+5,725 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,581 miles
Since last MOT+6,238 miles
PASS
Mileage86,343 miles
Since last MOT+10,709 miles
PASS
Mileage75,634 miles
Since last MOT+10,028 miles
PASS
Mileage65,606 miles
Since last MOT+7,572 miles
PASS
Mileage58,034 miles
Since last MOT+11,084 miles
PASS
Mileage46,950 miles
Since last MOT+7,018 miles
PASS
Mileage39,932 miles
Since last MOT+7,103 miles
PASS
Mileage32,829 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,828 miles
Since last MOT+5,296 miles
PASS
Mileage27,532 miles
Since last MOT+5,732 miles
PASS
Mileage21,800 miles
Since last MOT+5,045 miles
PASS
Mileage16,755 miles
Since last MOT+3,467 miles
PASS
Mileage13,288 miles
Since last MOT+1,921 miles
PASS
Mileage11,367 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

RegistrationLR53 HXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 HXG

What car is LR53 HXG?

LR53 HXG is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR53 HXG?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 HXG was 98,306 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 HXG passed its MOT?

LR53 HXG has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 4 Nov 2019.

Is LR53 HXG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR53 HXG 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 LR53 HXG?

LR53 HXG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.