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AD53 WAU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 259,384 miles on the clock, averaging 19,903 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AD53 WAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
259,384
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
19,903

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading259,384 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,185
Average per year19,903
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD53 WAU 25k83k142k201k259k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage259,384 miles
Since last MOT+16,185 miles
PASS
Mileage243,199 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage243,198 miles
Since last MOT+19,554 miles
PASS
Mileage223,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage223,644 miles
Since last MOT+28,395 miles
PASS
Mileage195,249 miles
Since last MOT+190 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,059 miles
Since last MOT+11,257 miles
PASS
Mileage183,802 miles
Since last MOT+2,966 miles
PASS
Mileage180,836 miles
Since last MOT+30,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,836 miles
Since last MOT+33,082 miles
PASS
Mileage117,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,754 miles
Since last MOT+24,274 miles
PASS
Mileage93,480 miles
Since last MOT+45,229 miles
PASS
Mileage48,251 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,251 miles
Since last MOT+18,586 miles
PASS
Mileage65,665 miles
Since last MOT+17,114 miles
PASS
Mileage48,551 miles
Since last MOT+12,982 miles
PASS
Mileage35,569 miles
Since last MOT+11,035 miles
PASS
Mileage24,534 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 WAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AD53 WAU

What car is AD53 WAU?

AD53 WAU is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AD53 WAU?

The last recorded mileage for AD53 WAU was 259,384 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD53 WAU passed its MOT?

AD53 WAU has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 24 Sep 2018.

Is AD53 WAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD53 WAU 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 AD53 WAU?

AD53 WAU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.