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LX53 PVT

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 90,443 miles on the clock, averaging 6,667 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LX53 PVT

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,443
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,667

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading90,443 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,780
Average per year6,667
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 PVT 19k37k55k73k90k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,443 miles
Since last MOT+11,780 miles
PASS
Mileage78,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,663 miles
Since last MOT+3,534 miles
PASS
Mileage75,129 miles
Since last MOT+5,047 miles
PASS
Mileage70,082 miles
Since last MOT+5,236 miles
PASS
Mileage64,846 miles
Since last MOT+5,569 miles
PASS
Mileage59,277 miles
Since last MOT+5,307 miles
PASS
Mileage53,970 miles
Since last MOT+5,714 miles
PASS
Mileage48,256 miles
Since last MOT+3,259 miles
PASS
Mileage44,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,997 miles
Since last MOT+25,266 miles
PASS
Mileage19,731 miles
Since last MOT+840 miles
PASS
Mileage18,891 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 PVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 PVT

What car is LX53 PVT?

LX53 PVT is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX53 PVT?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 PVT was 90,443 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 PVT passed its MOT?

LX53 PVT has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2017.

Is LX53 PVT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX53 PVT 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 LX53 PVT?

LX53 PVT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.