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WF53 AKJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
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 1988cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 138,092 miles on the clock, averaging 8,123 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for WF53 AKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,092
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,123

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,092 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,123
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF53 AKJ 40k65k89k114k138k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,092 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,088 miles
Since last MOT+206 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,882 miles
Since last MOT+8,849 miles
PASS
Mileage129,033 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,998 miles
Since last MOT+13,936 miles
PASS
Mileage115,062 miles
Since last MOT+13,854 miles
PASS
Mileage101,208 miles
Since last MOT+6,397 miles
PASS
Mileage94,811 miles
Since last MOT+13,460 miles
PASS
Mileage81,351 miles
Since last MOT+10,060 miles
PASS
Mileage71,291 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage66,266 miles
Since last MOT+6,152 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,114 miles
Since last MOT+5,800 miles
PASS
Mileage54,314 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,304 miles
Since last MOT+4,838 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,466 miles
Since last MOT+9,074 miles
PASS
Mileage40,392 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 AKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WF53 AKJ

What car is WF53 AKJ?

WF53 AKJ is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WF53 AKJ?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 AKJ was 138,092 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 AKJ passed its MOT?

WF53 AKJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2018.

Is WF53 AKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF53 AKJ 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 WF53 AKJ?

WF53 AKJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.