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LR53 WFH

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 82,281 miles on the clock, averaging 5,557 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 LR53 WFH

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,281
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,557

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 reading82,281 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,557
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 WFH 25k39k53k68k82k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,281 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage123,118 miles
Since last MOT+5,527 miles
PASS
Mileage117,591 miles
Since last MOT+4,428 miles
PASS
Mileage113,163 miles
Since last MOT+4,872 miles
PASS
Mileage108,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,291 miles
Since last MOT+13,911 miles
PASS
Mileage94,380 miles
Since last MOT+16,022 miles
PASS
Mileage78,358 miles
Since last MOT+167 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,191 miles
Since last MOT+19,700 miles
PASS
Mileage58,491 miles
Since last MOT+15,210 miles
PASS
Mileage43,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,281 miles
Since last MOT+12,584 miles
PASS
Mileage30,697 miles
Since last MOT+6,152 miles
PASS
Mileage24,545 miles

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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

RegistrationLR53 WFH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 WFH

What car is LR53 WFH?

LR53 WFH is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR53 WFH?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 WFH was 82,281 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 WFH passed its MOT?

LR53 WFH has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2017.

Is LR53 WFH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR53 WFH 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 LR53 WFH?

LR53 WFH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.