Vehicle summary
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 122,253 miles on the clock, averaging 5,969 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 YMC
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 122,253 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,788 |
| Average per year | 5,969 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | WG53 YMC |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | WG — Exeter, West of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About WG53 YMC
What car is WG53 YMC?
WG53 YMC is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.
What is the mileage of WG53 YMC?
The last recorded mileage for WG53 YMC was 122,253 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WG53 YMC passed its MOT?
WG53 YMC has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 9 Feb 2024.
Is WG53 YMC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG53 YMC 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 YMC?
WG53 YMC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.