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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 106,231 miles on the clock, averaging 7,484 miles per year, around 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 AY53 WVL
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 106,231 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,908 |
| Average per year | 7,484 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AY53 WVL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AY — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AY53 WVL
What car is AY53 WVL?
AY53 WVL is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AY53 WVL?
The last recorded mileage for AY53 WVL was 106,231 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AY53 WVL passed its MOT?
AY53 WVL has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Sep 2018.
Is AY53 WVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY53 WVL 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 AY53 WVL?
AY53 WVL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.