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PJ53 LBP

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 147,618 miles on the clock, averaging 7,446 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ53 LBP

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,618
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,446

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,618 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,889
Average per year7,446
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ53 LBP 20k52k84k116k148k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage147,618 miles
Since last MOT+2,889 miles
PASS
Mileage144,729 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,726 miles
Since last MOT+1,994 miles
PASS
Mileage142,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,732 miles
Since last MOT+1,559 miles
PASS
Mileage141,173 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,171 miles
Since last MOT+1,623 miles
PASS
Mileage139,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,548 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,456 miles
Since last MOT+8,300 miles
PASS
Mileage131,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,156 miles
Since last MOT+9,997 miles
PASS
Mileage121,159 miles
Since last MOT+11,135 miles
PASS
Mileage110,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,024 miles
Since last MOT+6,813 miles
PASS
Mileage103,211 miles
Since last MOT+7,702 miles
PASS
Mileage95,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,509 miles
Since last MOT+9,562 miles
PASS
Mileage85,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,947 miles
Since last MOT+11,785 miles
PASS
Mileage74,162 miles
Since last MOT+12,870 miles
PASS
Mileage61,292 miles
Since last MOT+12,523 miles
PASS
Mileage48,769 miles
Since last MOT+9,110 miles
PASS
Mileage39,659 miles
Since last MOT+8,278 miles
PASS
Mileage31,381 miles
Since last MOT+4,049 miles
PASS
Mileage27,332 miles
Since last MOT+6,996 miles
PASS
Mileage20,336 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 LBP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PJ53 LBP

What car is PJ53 LBP?

PJ53 LBP is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PJ53 LBP?

The last recorded mileage for PJ53 LBP was 147,618 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ53 LBP passed its MOT?

PJ53 LBP has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 16 Jan 2024.

Is PJ53 LBP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ53 LBP 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 PJ53 LBP?

PJ53 LBP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.