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SA53 WRL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 93,521 miles on the clock, averaging 6,968 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 SA53 WRL

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,521
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,968

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading93,521 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,794
Average per year6,968
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA53 WRL 17k36k55k74k94k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,521 miles
Since last MOT+1,794 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,727 miles
Since last MOT+4,218 miles
PASS
Mileage87,509 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,489 miles
Since last MOT+7,585 miles
PASS
Mileage79,904 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,903 miles
Since last MOT+3,997 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,906 miles
Since last MOT+10,243 miles
PASS
Mileage65,663 miles
Since last MOT+12,293 miles
PASS
Mileage53,370 miles
Since last MOT+9,680 miles
PASS
Mileage43,690 miles
Since last MOT+6,929 miles
PASS
Mileage36,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,761 miles
Since last MOT+9,214 miles
PASS
Mileage27,547 miles
Since last MOT+5,049 miles
PASS
Mileage22,498 miles
Since last MOT+5,646 miles
PASS
Mileage16,852 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

RegistrationSA53 WRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SA53 WRL

What car is SA53 WRL?

SA53 WRL is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SA53 WRL?

The last recorded mileage for SA53 WRL was 93,521 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA53 WRL passed its MOT?

SA53 WRL has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2017.

Is SA53 WRL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA53 WRL 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 SA53 WRL?

SA53 WRL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.