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WA53 UOR

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 105,523 miles on the clock, averaging 6,118 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for WA53 UOR

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,523
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,118

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,523 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,726
Average per year6,118
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WA53 UOR 24k44k65k85k106k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage105,523 miles
Since last MOT+4,726 miles
PASS
Mileage100,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,797 miles
Since last MOT+757 miles
PASS
Mileage100,040 miles
Since last MOT+375 miles
PASS
Mileage99,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,665 miles
Since last MOT+598 miles
PASS
Mileage99,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,067 miles
Since last MOT+1,793 miles
PASS
Mileage97,274 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,261 miles
Since last MOT+9,711 miles
PASS
Mileage87,550 miles
Since last MOT+358 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,192 miles
Since last MOT+9,238 miles
PASS
Mileage77,954 miles
Since last MOT+8,677 miles
PASS
Mileage69,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,277 miles
Since last MOT+10,171 miles
PASS
Mileage59,106 miles
Since last MOT+9,856 miles
PASS
Mileage49,250 miles
Since last MOT+6,156 miles
PASS
Mileage43,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,094 miles
Since last MOT+10,153 miles
PASS
Mileage32,941 miles
Since last MOT+9,113 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,828 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 UOR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWA — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WA53 UOR

What car is WA53 UOR?

WA53 UOR is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WA53 UOR?

The last recorded mileage for WA53 UOR was 105,523 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WA53 UOR passed its MOT?

WA53 UOR has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 18 Jan 2020.

Is WA53 UOR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WA53 UOR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WA53 UOR?

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