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 1796cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 174,725 miles on the clock, averaging 7,692 miles per year, around 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 LS53 KOV
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 174,725 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,692 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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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
| Registration | LS53 KOV |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LS — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LS53 KOV
What car is LS53 KOV?
LS53 KOV is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.
What is the mileage of LS53 KOV?
The last recorded mileage for LS53 KOV was 174,725 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LS53 KOV passed its MOT?
LS53 KOV has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2025.
Is LS53 KOV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS53 KOV 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 KOV?
LS53 KOV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.