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WF53 GHX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 140,843 miles on the clock, averaging 9,381 miles per year, above 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 WF53 GHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,843
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,381

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,843 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,490
Average per year9,381
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF53 GHX 40k65k90k116k141k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage140,843 miles
Since last MOT+11,490 miles
PASS
Mileage129,353 miles
Since last MOT+16,762 miles
PASS
Mileage112,591 miles
Since last MOT+12,568 miles
PASS
Mileage100,023 miles
Since last MOT+2,594 miles
PASS
Mileage97,429 miles
Since last MOT+3,780 miles
PASS
Mileage93,649 miles
Since last MOT+3,852 miles
PASS
Mileage89,797 miles
Since last MOT+5,443 miles
PASS
Mileage84,354 miles
Since last MOT+17,014 miles
PASS
Mileage67,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,340 miles
Since last MOT+15,485 miles
PASS
Mileage51,855 miles
Since last MOT+11,900 miles
PASS
Mileage39,955 miles

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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

RegistrationWF53 GHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WF53 GHX

What car is WF53 GHX?

WF53 GHX is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WF53 GHX?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 GHX was 140,843 miles, recorded on 17 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 GHX passed its MOT?

WF53 GHX has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 17 May 2017.

Is WF53 GHX ULEZ compliant?

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

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