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WD53 HPL

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 1596cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 75,465 miles on the clock, averaging 5,499 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WD53 HPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,465
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,499

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 reading75,465 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,499
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WD53 HPL 14k29k45k60k75k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,465 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,464 miles
Since last MOT+6,526 miles
PASS
Mileage68,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,938 miles
Since last MOT+7,283 miles
PASS
Mileage61,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,655 miles
Since last MOT+6,313 miles
PASS
Mileage55,342 miles
Since last MOT+9,424 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,918 miles
Since last MOT+9,242 miles
PASS
Mileage36,676 miles
Since last MOT+7,924 miles
PASS
Mileage28,752 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,751 miles
Since last MOT+2,537 miles
PASS
Mileage26,214 miles
Since last MOT+2,395 miles
PASS
Mileage23,819 miles
Since last MOT+2,873 miles
PASS
Mileage20,946 miles
Since last MOT+3,084 miles
PASS
Mileage17,862 miles
Since last MOT+3,826 miles
PASS
Mileage14,036 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 HPL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWD — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WD53 HPL

What car is WD53 HPL?

WD53 HPL is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Exeter in 2004.

What is the mileage of WD53 HPL?

The last recorded mileage for WD53 HPL was 75,465 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WD53 HPL passed its MOT?

WD53 HPL has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2018.

Is WD53 HPL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WD53 HPL 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 WD53 HPL?

WD53 HPL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.