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WF53 JCY

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 130,123 miles on the clock, averaging 6,321 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 WF53 JCY

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,123
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,321

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 reading130,123 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year6,321
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF53 JCY 32k56k81k106k130k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,123 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,109 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
PASS
Mileage123,562 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,539 miles
Since last MOT+1,568 miles
PASS
Mileage121,971 miles
Since last MOT+2,382 miles
PASS
Mileage119,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,589 miles
Since last MOT+2,658 miles
PASS
Mileage116,931 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,931 miles
Since last MOT+2,517 miles
PASS
Mileage114,414 miles
Since last MOT+2,944 miles
PASS
Mileage111,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,470 miles
Since last MOT+2,072 miles
PASS
Mileage109,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,398 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,350 miles
Since last MOT+3,540 miles
PASS
Mileage105,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,342 miles
PASS
Mileage100,468 miles
Since last MOT+6,998 miles
PASS
Mileage93,470 miles
Since last MOT+12,132 miles
PASS
Mileage81,338 miles
Since last MOT+14,670 miles
PASS
Mileage66,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,668 miles
Since last MOT+12,233 miles
PASS
Mileage54,435 miles
Since last MOT+11,326 miles
PASS
Mileage43,109 miles
Since last MOT+11,412 miles
PASS
Mileage31,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,697 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

RegistrationWF53 JCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WF53 JCY

What car is WF53 JCY?

WF53 JCY is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WF53 JCY?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 JCY was 130,123 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 JCY passed its MOT?

WF53 JCY has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2022.

Is WF53 JCY ULEZ compliant?

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

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