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WL03 NKW

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Truro, 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 181,486 miles on the clock, averaging 10,780 miles per year, above 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 WL03 NKW

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,486
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,780

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 reading181,486 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,812
Average per year10,780
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WL03 NKW 19k60k100k141k181k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage181,486 miles
Since last MOT+11,812 miles
PASS
Mileage169,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,674 miles
Since last MOT+10,175 miles
PASS
Mileage159,499 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,499 miles
Since last MOT+8,726 miles
PASS
Mileage150,773 miles
Since last MOT+138 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,635 miles
Since last MOT+8,136 miles
PASS
Mileage142,499 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,496 miles
Since last MOT+14,407 miles
PASS
Mileage128,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,089 miles
Since last MOT+10,469 miles
PASS
Mileage117,620 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,613 miles
Since last MOT+14,116 miles
PASS
Mileage103,497 miles
Since last MOT+6,710 miles
PASS
Mileage96,787 miles
Since last MOT+11,217 miles
PASS
Mileage85,570 miles
Since last MOT+7,513 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,057 miles
Since last MOT+7,024 miles
PASS
Mileage71,033 miles
Since last MOT+12,115 miles
PASS
Mileage58,918 miles
Since last MOT+19,440 miles
PASS
Mileage39,478 miles
Since last MOT+1,792 miles
PASS
Mileage37,686 miles
Since last MOT+7,620 miles
PASS
Mileage30,066 miles
Since last MOT+11,139 miles
PASS
Mileage18,927 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

RegistrationWL03 NKW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWL — Truro, West of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About WL03 NKW

What car is WL03 NKW?

WL03 NKW is a silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Truro in 2003.

What is the mileage of WL03 NKW?

The last recorded mileage for WL03 NKW was 181,486 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WL03 NKW passed its MOT?

WL03 NKW has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 13 Sep 2021.

Is WL03 NKW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WL03 NKW 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 WL03 NKW?

WL03 NKW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.