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WG53 MHU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 187,732 miles on the clock, averaging 18,398 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WG53 MHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,732
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
18,398

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading187,732 miles
Reading date
Average per year18,398
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 MHU 40k77k114k151k188k '07'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,732 miles
Since last MOT+9,201 miles
PASS
Mileage178,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,531 miles
Since last MOT+7,442 miles
PASS
Mileage171,089 miles
Since last MOT+10,364 miles
PASS
Mileage160,725 miles
Since last MOT+20,188 miles
PASS
Mileage140,537 miles
Since last MOT+17,436 miles
PASS
Mileage123,101 miles
Since last MOT+23,889 miles
PASS
Mileage99,212 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,212 miles
Since last MOT+30,458 miles
PASS
Mileage68,754 miles
Since last MOT+28,706 miles
PASS
Mileage40,048 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 MHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WG53 MHU

What car is WG53 MHU?

WG53 MHU is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WG53 MHU?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 MHU was 187,732 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 MHU passed its MOT?

WG53 MHU has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2015.

Is WG53 MHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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