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LS53 CTU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 1596cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 148,141 miles on the clock, averaging 10,058 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LS53 CTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,141
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,058

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading148,141 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,058
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS53 CTU 13k47k81k114k148k '06'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,141 miles
Since last MOT+21,677 miles
PASS
Mileage126,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,464 miles
Since last MOT+11,775 miles
PASS
Mileage114,689 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,679 miles
Since last MOT+7,667 miles
PASS
Mileage107,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,012 miles
Since last MOT+10,501 miles
PASS
Mileage96,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,511 miles
Since last MOT+8,397 miles
PASS
Mileage88,114 miles
Since last MOT+11,766 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,348 miles
Since last MOT+9,780 miles
PASS
Mileage66,568 miles
Since last MOT+8,759 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,809 miles
Since last MOT+7,942 miles
PASS
Mileage49,867 miles
Since last MOT+10,124 miles
PASS
Mileage39,743 miles
Since last MOT+7,974 miles
PASS
Mileage31,769 miles
Since last MOT+8,372 miles
PASS
Mileage23,397 miles
Since last MOT+9,916 miles
PASS
Mileage13,481 miles
Since last MOT+501 miles
PASS
Mileage12,980 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 CTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LS53 CTU

What car is LS53 CTU?

LS53 CTU is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LS53 CTU?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 CTU was 148,141 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 CTU passed its MOT?

LS53 CTU has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2020.

Is LS53 CTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS53 CTU 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 LS53 CTU?

LS53 CTU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.