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EX53 WLL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlack
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 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 115,601 miles on the clock, averaging 6,671 miles per year, below 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 EX53 WLL

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,601
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,671

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 reading115,601 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,113
Average per year6,671
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX53 WLL 36k56k76k96k116k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,601 miles
Since last MOT+3,113 miles
PASS
Mileage112,488 miles
Since last MOT+3,803 miles
PASS
Mileage108,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,685 miles
Since last MOT+3,692 miles
PASS
Mileage104,993 miles
Since last MOT+4,007 miles
PASS
Mileage100,986 miles
Since last MOT+9,441 miles
PASS
Mileage91,545 miles
Since last MOT+8,865 miles
PASS
Mileage82,680 miles
Since last MOT+7,970 miles
PASS
Mileage74,710 miles
Since last MOT+9,456 miles
PASS
Mileage65,254 miles
Since last MOT+8,017 miles
PASS
Mileage57,237 miles
Since last MOT+122 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,831 miles
PASS
Mileage51,284 miles
Since last MOT+8,659 miles
PASS
Mileage42,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,625 miles
Since last MOT+6,904 miles
PASS
Mileage35,721 miles

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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)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 WLL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EX53 WLL

What car is EX53 WLL?

EX53 WLL is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX53 WLL?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 WLL was 115,601 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 WLL passed its MOT?

EX53 WLL has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2018.

Is EX53 WLL ULEZ compliant?

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

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