Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
WA53 UVM

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 77,207 miles on the clock, averaging 2,639 miles per year, well 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 UVM

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,207
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
2,639

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,207 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,232
Average per year2,639
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WA53 UVM 32k43k54k66k77k '07'24'17

Check WA53 UVM

Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,207 miles
Since last MOT+2,232 miles
PASS
Mileage74,975 miles
Since last MOT+1,936 miles
PASS
Mileage73,039 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,037 miles
Since last MOT+3,356 miles
PASS
Mileage69,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,681 miles
Since last MOT+1,163 miles
PASS
Mileage68,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,518 miles
Since last MOT+274 miles
PASS
Mileage68,244 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,233 miles
Since last MOT+480 miles
PASS
Mileage67,753 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,751 miles
Since last MOT+595 miles
PASS
Mileage67,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,156 miles
Since last MOT+2,105 miles
PASS
Mileage65,051 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,050 miles
Since last MOT+2,523 miles
PASS
Mileage62,527 miles
Since last MOT+3,291 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,236 miles
Since last MOT+23,884 miles
PASS
Mileage35,352 miles
PASS
Mileage55,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,714 miles
Since last MOT+3,771 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,943 miles
Since last MOT+3,843 miles
PASS
Mileage48,100 miles
Since last MOT+3,833 miles
PASS
Mileage44,267 miles
Since last MOT+4,560 miles
PASS
Mileage39,707 miles
Since last MOT+3,958 miles
PASS
Mileage35,749 miles
Since last MOT+4,216 miles
PASS
Mileage31,533 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Ford Focus often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

🔧 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.

Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

Read our Ford Focus Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Ford Focus

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 UVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWA — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

More WA53 U plates

Browse all WA53 U registrations from Exeter.

About WA53 UVM

What car is WA53 UVM?

WA53 UVM is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Exeter in 2004.

What is the mileage of WA53 UVM?

The last recorded mileage for WA53 UVM was 77,207 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WA53 UVM passed its MOT?

WA53 UVM has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2024.

Is WA53 UVM ULEZ compliant?

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

WA53 UVM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.