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FN53 WHL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 121,348 miles on the clock, averaging 5,258 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for FN53 WHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,348
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,258

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,348 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year5,258
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN53 WHL 66k80k94k108k121k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,348 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,342 miles
Since last MOT+9,678 miles
PASS
Mileage111,664 miles
Since last MOT+100,006 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,658 miles
PASS
Mileage105,201 miles
Since last MOT+5,851 miles
PASS
Mileage99,350 miles
Since last MOT+1,374 miles
PASS
Mileage97,976 miles
Since last MOT+3,976 miles
PASS
Mileage94,000 miles
Since last MOT+38,270 miles
PASS
Mileage55,730 miles
PASS
Mileage84,218 miles
Since last MOT+81,038 miles
PASS
Mileage3,180 miles
PASS
Mileage75,850 miles
Since last MOT+6,769 miles
PASS
Mileage69,081 miles
Since last MOT+2,666 miles
PASS
Mileage66,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,415 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,414 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 WHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FN53 WHL

What car is FN53 WHL?

FN53 WHL is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FN53 WHL?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 WHL was 121,348 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 WHL passed its MOT?

FN53 WHL has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2017.

Is FN53 WHL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN53 WHL 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 WHL?

FN53 WHL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.