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LS53 MWJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 40,068 miles on the clock, averaging 1,195 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LS53 MWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
40,068
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
1,195

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 reading40,068 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,526
Average per year1,195
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS53 MWJ 21k26k31k35k40k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage40,068 miles
Since last MOT+3,526 miles
PASS
Mileage36,542 miles
Since last MOT+491 miles
PASS
Mileage36,051 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,044 miles
Since last MOT+571 miles
PASS
Mileage35,473 miles
Since last MOT+1,137 miles
PASS
Mileage34,336 miles
Since last MOT+1,027 miles
PASS
Mileage33,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,309 miles
Since last MOT+1,099 miles
PASS
Mileage32,210 miles
Since last MOT+1,502 miles
PASS
Mileage30,708 miles
Since last MOT+5,560 miles
PASS
Mileage25,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,148 miles
Since last MOT+5,800 miles
PASS
Mileage19,348 miles
Since last MOT+6,032 miles
PASS
Mileage13,316 miles
Since last MOT+6,444 miles
PASS
Mileage6,872 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage6,870 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage1,386 miles
PASS
Mileage32,549 miles
Since last MOT+3,771 miles
PASS
Mileage28,778 miles
Since last MOT+4,212 miles
PASS
Mileage24,566 miles
Since last MOT+3,629 miles
PASS
Mileage20,937 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LS53 MWJ

What car is LS53 MWJ?

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

What is the mileage of LS53 MWJ?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 MWJ was 40,068 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 MWJ passed its MOT?

LS53 MWJ has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2022.

Is LS53 MWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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