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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 193,845 miles on the clock, averaging 13,945 miles per year, above 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 LW53 FXB
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 193,845 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 13,945 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | LW53 FXB |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LW — Sidcup, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LW53 FXB
What car is LW53 FXB?
LW53 FXB is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2004.
What is the mileage of LW53 FXB?
The last recorded mileage for LW53 FXB was 193,845 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LW53 FXB passed its MOT?
LW53 FXB has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2019.
Is LW53 FXB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LW53 FXB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is LW53 FXB?
LW53 FXB is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.