Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 145,027 miles on the clock, averaging 5,574 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 VX53 WLA
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 145,027 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 5,574 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | VX53 WLA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | VX — Worcester, Severn Valley |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About VX53 WLA
What car is VX53 WLA?
VX53 WLA is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Worcester in 2004.
What is the mileage of VX53 WLA?
The last recorded mileage for VX53 WLA was 145,027 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has VX53 WLA passed its MOT?
VX53 WLA has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2020.
Is VX53 WLA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, VX53 WLA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is VX53 WLA?
VX53 WLA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.