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ET53 WRE

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 89,407 miles on the clock, averaging 3,729 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ET53 WRE

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,407
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,729

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,407 miles
Reading date
Miles last year53
Average per year3,729
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 WRE 29k44k59k74k89k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,407 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,354 miles
Since last MOT+6,540 miles
PASS
Mileage82,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,814 miles
Since last MOT+5,716 miles
PASS
Mileage77,098 miles
Since last MOT+5,968 miles
PASS
Mileage71,130 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,121 miles
Since last MOT+4,870 miles
PASS
Mileage66,251 miles
Since last MOT+3,822 miles
PASS
Mileage62,429 miles
Since last MOT+5,427 miles
PASS
Mileage57,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,002 miles
Since last MOT+3,744 miles
PASS
Mileage53,258 miles
Since last MOT+6,463 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,795 miles
Since last MOT+2,803 miles
PASS
Mileage43,992 miles
Since last MOT+1,908 miles
PASS
Mileage42,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,084 miles
Since last MOT+1,953 miles
PASS
Mileage40,131 miles
Since last MOT+2,230 miles
PASS
Mileage37,901 miles
Since last MOT+2,233 miles
PASS
Mileage35,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,668 miles
Since last MOT+2,224 miles
PASS
Mileage33,444 miles
Since last MOT+2,232 miles
PASS
Mileage31,212 miles
Since last MOT+2,524 miles
PASS
Mileage28,688 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 WRE
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 WRE

What car is ET53 WRE?

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

What is the mileage of ET53 WRE?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 WRE was 89,407 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 WRE passed its MOT?

ET53 WRE has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2023.

Is ET53 WRE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 WRE 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 WRE?

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