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LS53 TLJ

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 130,296 miles on the clock, averaging 12,896 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LS53 TLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,296
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,896

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading130,296 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,743
Average per year12,896
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LS53 TLJ 26k52k78k104k130k '06'14'09

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,296 miles
Since last MOT+10,743 miles
PASS
Mileage119,553 miles
Since last MOT+12,547 miles
PASS
Mileage107,006 miles
Since last MOT+13,659 miles
PASS
Mileage93,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,347 miles
Since last MOT+14,017 miles
PASS
Mileage79,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,330 miles
Since last MOT+12,927 miles
PASS
Mileage66,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,403 miles
Since last MOT+12,905 miles
PASS
Mileage53,498 miles
Since last MOT+13,385 miles
PASS
Mileage40,113 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,113 miles
Since last MOT+13,574 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,539 miles
Since last MOT+260 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,279 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 TLJ
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 TLJ

What car is LS53 TLJ?

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

What is the mileage of LS53 TLJ?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 TLJ was 130,296 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 TLJ passed its MOT?

LS53 TLJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2014.

Is LS53 TLJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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