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EX53 WHE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 31 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 10 (68% pass rate). It has 136,877 miles on the clock, averaging 5,981 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX53 WHE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
136,877
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
5,981

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 reading136,877 miles
Reading date
Miles last year113
Average per year5,981
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX53 WHE 19k49k78k107k137k '06'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,877 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,764 miles
Since last MOT+4,171 miles
PASS
Mileage132,593 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,509 miles
Since last MOT+6,095 miles
PASS
Mileage126,414 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,312 miles
Since last MOT+5,914 miles
PASS
Mileage120,398 miles
Since last MOT+185 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,213 miles
Since last MOT+4,338 miles
PASS
Mileage115,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,875 miles
Since last MOT+4,022 miles
PASS
Mileage111,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,853 miles
Since last MOT+2,598 miles
PASS
Mileage109,255 miles
Since last MOT+2,141 miles
PASS
Mileage107,114 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,111 miles
Since last MOT+3,108 miles
PASS
Mileage104,003 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,996 miles
Since last MOT+1,337 miles
PASS
Mileage102,659 miles
Since last MOT+3,144 miles
PASS
Mileage99,515 miles
Since last MOT+5,724 miles
PASS
Mileage93,791 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,731 miles
Since last MOT+5,489 miles
PASS
Mileage88,242 miles
Since last MOT+8,508 miles
PASS
Mileage79,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,734 miles
Since last MOT+10,169 miles
PASS
Mileage69,565 miles
Since last MOT+11,227 miles
PASS
Mileage58,338 miles
Since last MOT+14,196 miles
PASS
Mileage44,142 miles
Since last MOT+6,970 miles
PASS
Mileage37,172 miles
Since last MOT+4,382 miles
PASS
Mileage32,790 miles
Since last MOT+4,355 miles
PASS
Mileage28,435 miles
Since last MOT+9,225 miles
PASS
Mileage19,210 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 WHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EX53 WHE

What car is EX53 WHE?

EX53 WHE is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX53 WHE?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 WHE was 136,877 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 WHE passed its MOT?

EX53 WHE has had 31 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (21 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2026.

Is EX53 WHE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 WHE 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 EX53 WHE?

EX53 WHE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.