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PK53 HCO

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
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 1988cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 97,556 miles on the clock, averaging 7,769 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for PK53 HCO

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,556
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,769

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading97,556 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,365
Average per year7,769
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK53 HCO 18k38k58k78k98k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,556 miles
Since last MOT+7,365 miles
PASS
Mileage90,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,191 miles
Since last MOT+3,681 miles
PASS
Mileage86,510 miles
Since last MOT+5,937 miles
PASS
Mileage80,573 miles
Since last MOT+10,290 miles
PASS
Mileage70,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,283 miles
Since last MOT+6,955 miles
PASS
Mileage63,328 miles
Since last MOT+9,585 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,743 miles
Since last MOT+10,999 miles
PASS
Mileage42,744 miles
Since last MOT+8,213 miles
PASS
Mileage34,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,531 miles
Since last MOT+11,279 miles
PASS
Mileage23,252 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,252 miles
Since last MOT+5,871 miles
PASS
Mileage18,381 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 HCO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PK53 HCO

What car is PK53 HCO?

PK53 HCO is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PK53 HCO?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 HCO was 97,556 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 HCO passed its MOT?

PK53 HCO has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2016.

Is PK53 HCO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK53 HCO 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 PK53 HCO?

PK53 HCO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.