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LS53 CWE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 83,359 miles on the clock, averaging 3,229 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LS53 CWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,359
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,229

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading83,359 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,230
Average per year3,229
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS53 CWE 22k37k53k68k83k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,359 miles
Since last MOT+2,230 miles
PASS
Mileage81,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,129 miles
Since last MOT+3,093 miles
PASS
Mileage78,036 miles
Since last MOT+4,507 miles
PASS
Mileage73,529 miles
Since last MOT+2,722 miles
PASS
Mileage70,807 miles
Since last MOT+2,587 miles
PASS
Mileage68,220 miles
Since last MOT+2,447 miles
PASS
Mileage65,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,773 miles
Since last MOT+2,175 miles
PASS
Mileage63,598 miles
Since last MOT+3,153 miles
PASS
Mileage60,445 miles
Since last MOT+3,265 miles
PASS
Mileage57,180 miles
Since last MOT+2,498 miles
PASS
Mileage54,682 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,681 miles
Since last MOT+1,564 miles
PASS
Mileage53,117 miles
Since last MOT+4,157 miles
PASS
Mileage48,960 miles
Since last MOT+3,307 miles
PASS
Mileage45,653 miles
Since last MOT+2,842 miles
PASS
Mileage42,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,811 miles
Since last MOT+3,283 miles
PASS
Mileage39,528 miles
Since last MOT+3,784 miles
PASS
Mileage35,744 miles
Since last MOT+4,170 miles
PASS
Mileage31,574 miles
Since last MOT+4,635 miles
PASS
Mileage26,939 miles
Since last MOT+4,935 miles
PASS
Mileage22,004 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LS53 CWE

What car is LS53 CWE?

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

What is the mileage of LS53 CWE?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 CWE was 83,359 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 CWE passed its MOT?

LS53 CWE has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2025.

Is LS53 CWE ULEZ compliant?

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

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