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WA53 DFL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Exeter, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 76,019 miles on the clock, averaging 5,046 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 WA53 DFL

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,019
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,046

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

Below average
Latest reading76,019 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,337
Average per year5,046
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WA53 DFL 16k31k46k61k76k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage76,019 miles
Since last MOT+1,337 miles
PASS
Mileage74,682 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,681 miles
Since last MOT+2,128 miles
PASS
Mileage72,553 miles
Since last MOT+3,876 miles
PASS
Mileage68,677 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,677 miles
Since last MOT+5,709 miles
PASS
Mileage62,968 miles
Since last MOT+5,255 miles
PASS
Mileage57,713 miles
Since last MOT+4,572 miles
PASS
Mileage53,141 miles
Since last MOT+8,549 miles
PASS
Mileage44,592 miles
Since last MOT+11,535 miles
PASS
Mileage33,057 miles
Since last MOT+4,587 miles
PASS
Mileage28,470 miles
Since last MOT+3,940 miles
PASS
Mileage24,530 miles
Since last MOT+4,594 miles
PASS
Mileage19,936 miles
Since last MOT+4,178 miles
PASS
Mileage15,758 miles

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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)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 DFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWA — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WA53 DFL

What car is WA53 DFL?

WA53 DFL is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WA53 DFL?

The last recorded mileage for WA53 DFL was 76,019 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WA53 DFL passed its MOT?

WA53 DFL has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 6 Sep 2018.

Is WA53 DFL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WA53 DFL 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 WA53 DFL?

WA53 DFL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.