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ET53 WJL

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 139,017 miles on the clock, averaging 6,291 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ET53 WJL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
139,017
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
6,291

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading139,017 miles
Reading date
Miles last year27
Average per year6,291
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 WJL 16k47k78k108k139k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,017 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,990 miles
Since last MOT+1,861 miles
PASS
Mileage137,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,129 miles
Since last MOT+2,345 miles
PASS
Mileage134,784 miles
Since last MOT+2,206 miles
PASS
Mileage132,578 miles
Since last MOT+2,482 miles
PASS
Mileage130,096 miles
Since last MOT+3,136 miles
PASS
Mileage126,960 miles
Since last MOT+13,098 miles
PASS
Mileage113,862 miles
Since last MOT+9,496 miles
PASS
Mileage104,366 miles
Since last MOT+7,807 miles
PASS
Mileage96,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,559 miles
Since last MOT+7,273 miles
PASS
Mileage89,286 miles
Since last MOT+7,601 miles
PASS
Mileage81,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,685 miles
Since last MOT+7,501 miles
PASS
Mileage74,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,184 miles
Since last MOT+9,662 miles
PASS
Mileage64,522 miles
Since last MOT+6,721 miles
PASS
Mileage57,801 miles
Since last MOT+5,569 miles
PASS
Mileage52,232 miles
Since last MOT+3,732 miles
PASS
Mileage48,500 miles
Since last MOT+5,865 miles
PASS
Mileage42,635 miles
Since last MOT+6,634 miles
PASS
Mileage36,001 miles
Since last MOT+8,851 miles
PASS
Mileage27,150 miles
Since last MOT+9,192 miles
PASS
Mileage17,958 miles
Since last MOT+1,096 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,862 miles
Since last MOT+682 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,180 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 WJL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ET53 WJL

What car is ET53 WJL?

ET53 WJL is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of ET53 WJL?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 WJL was 139,017 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 WJL passed its MOT?

ET53 WJL has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2026.

Is ET53 WJL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 WJL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ET53 WJL?

ET53 WJL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.