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LR53 WHW

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 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 91,115 miles on the clock, averaging 8,635 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 WHW

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,115
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,635

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 reading91,115 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,549
Average per year8,635
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LR53 WHW 10k30k50k71k91k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,115 miles
Since last MOT+8,549 miles
PASS
Mileage82,566 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,566 miles
Since last MOT+8,564 miles
PASS
Mileage74,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,002 miles
Since last MOT+9,643 miles
PASS
Mileage64,359 miles
Since last MOT+7,368 miles
PASS
Mileage56,991 miles
Since last MOT+9,577 miles
PASS
Mileage47,414 miles
Since last MOT+9,560 miles
PASS
Mileage37,854 miles
Since last MOT+9,231 miles
PASS
Mileage28,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,623 miles
Since last MOT+10,768 miles
PASS
Mileage17,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,855 miles
Since last MOT+8,131 miles
FAIL
Mileage9,724 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 WHW
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 WHW

What car is LR53 WHW?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 WHW?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 WHW was 91,115 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 WHW passed its MOT?

LR53 WHW has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2016.

Is LR53 WHW ULEZ compliant?

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

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