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WG53 LVT

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGreen
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 113,772 miles on the clock, averaging 6,795 miles per year, below 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 WG53 LVT

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,772
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,795

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 reading113,772 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,795
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 LVT 20k43k67k90k114k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,772 miles
Since last MOT+4,564 miles
PASS
Mileage109,208 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,203 miles
Since last MOT+5,180 miles
PASS
Mileage104,023 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,022 miles
Since last MOT+6,764 miles
PASS
Mileage97,258 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,256 miles
Since last MOT+6,056 miles
PASS
Mileage91,200 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,199 miles
Since last MOT+6,118 miles
PASS
Mileage85,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,081 miles
Since last MOT+6,088 miles
PASS
Mileage78,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,993 miles
Since last MOT+8,375 miles
PASS
Mileage70,618 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,617 miles
Since last MOT+11,060 miles
PASS
Mileage59,557 miles
Since last MOT+16,972 miles
PASS
Mileage42,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,585 miles
Since last MOT+2,134 miles
PASS
Mileage40,451 miles
Since last MOT+4,678 miles
PASS
Mileage35,773 miles
Since last MOT+5,474 miles
PASS
Mileage30,299 miles
Since last MOT+4,923 miles
PASS
Mileage25,376 miles
Since last MOT+5,579 miles
PASS
Mileage19,797 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

RegistrationWG53 LVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WG53 LVT

What car is WG53 LVT?

WG53 LVT is a green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WG53 LVT?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 LVT was 113,772 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 LVT passed its MOT?

WG53 LVT has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2020.

Is WG53 LVT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG53 LVT 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 WG53 LVT?

WG53 LVT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.