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LR53 WGM

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 55,172 miles on the clock, averaging 3,957 miles per year, well 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 WGM

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,172
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
3,957

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

Low mileage
Latest reading55,172 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,401
Average per year3,957
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 WGM 15k25k35k45k55k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,172 miles
Since last MOT+4,401 miles
PASS
Mileage50,771 miles
Since last MOT+4,269 miles
PASS
Mileage46,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,502 miles
Since last MOT+3,954 miles
PASS
Mileage42,548 miles
Since last MOT+3,429 miles
PASS
Mileage39,119 miles
Since last MOT+24,109 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,010 miles
PASS
Mileage35,816 miles
Since last MOT+4,117 miles
PASS
Mileage31,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,699 miles
Since last MOT+2,951 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,748 miles
Since last MOT+4,268 miles
PASS
Mileage24,480 miles
Since last MOT+3,168 miles
PASS
Mileage21,312 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
PASS
Mileage14,765 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LR53 WGM

What car is LR53 WGM?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 WGM?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 WGM was 55,172 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 WGM passed its MOT?

LR53 WGM has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2016.

Is LR53 WGM ULEZ compliant?

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

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