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WF53 PNE

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 13 and failing 12 (52% pass rate). It has 68,143 miles on the clock, averaging 104 miles per year, well 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 PNE

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,143
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
52%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
104

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

Low mileage
Latest reading68,143 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,116
Average per year104
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF53 PNE 67k67k67k68k68k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,143 miles
Since last MOT+10,116 miles
PASS
Mileage58,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,027 miles
Since last MOT+353 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,674 miles
Since last MOT+7,474 miles
PASS
Mileage50,200 miles
Since last MOT+4,146 miles
PASS
Mileage46,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,054 miles
Since last MOT+4,245 miles
PASS
Mileage41,809 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,809 miles
Since last MOT+5,536 miles
PASS
Mileage36,273 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,267 miles
Since last MOT+4,825 miles
PASS
Mileage31,442 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,440 miles
Since last MOT+5,498 miles
PASS
Mileage25,942 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,940 miles
Since last MOT+6,932 miles
PASS
Mileage19,008 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,007 miles
Since last MOT+6,260 miles
PASS
Mileage12,747 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage12,734 miles
Since last MOT+6,107 miles
PASS
Mileage6,627 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage6,559 miles
Since last MOT+6,191 miles
PASS
Mileage368 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage347 miles
PASS
Mileage97,936 miles
Since last MOT+31,164 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,772 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 PNE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 PNE

What car is WF53 PNE?

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

What is the mileage of WF53 PNE?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 PNE was 68,143 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 PNE passed its MOT?

WF53 PNE has had 25 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (13 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2020.

Is WF53 PNE ULEZ compliant?

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

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