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LR53 WFL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 122,747 miles on the clock, averaging 8,971 miles per year, around 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 WFL

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,747
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,971

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading122,747 miles
Reading date
Miles last year226
Average per year8,971
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LR53 WFL 32k55k77k100k123k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,747 miles
Since last MOT+226 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,521 miles
Since last MOT+12,960 miles
PASS
Mileage109,561 miles
Since last MOT+236 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,325 miles
Since last MOT+12,876 miles
PASS
Mileage96,449 miles
Since last MOT+10,182 miles
PASS
Mileage86,267 miles
Since last MOT+8,342 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,925 miles
Since last MOT+7,436 miles
PASS
Mileage70,489 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,475 miles
Since last MOT+9,816 miles
PASS
Mileage60,659 miles
Since last MOT+7,307 miles
PASS
Mileage53,352 miles
Since last MOT+6,377 miles
PASS
Mileage46,975 miles
Since last MOT+9,308 miles
PASS
Mileage37,667 miles
Since last MOT+5,573 miles
PASS
Mileage32,094 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 WFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 WFL

What car is LR53 WFL?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 WFL?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 WFL was 122,747 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 WFL passed its MOT?

LR53 WFL has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2016.

Is LR53 WFL ULEZ compliant?

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

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