Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 180,401 miles on the clock, averaging 11,592 miles per year, above 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 FN53 WGV
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 180,401 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,252 |
| Average per year | 11,592 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FN53 WGV |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FN53 WGV
What car is FN53 WGV?
FN53 WGV is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FN53 WGV?
The last recorded mileage for FN53 WGV was 180,401 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FN53 WGV passed its MOT?
FN53 WGV has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 9 Nov 2017.
Is FN53 WGV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN53 WGV 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 FN53 WGV?
FN53 WGV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.