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WL53 BYX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 85,050 miles on the clock, averaging 6,012 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WL53 BYX

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,050
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,012

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 reading85,050 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,012
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WL53 BYX 12k30k48k67k85k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,050 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,046 miles
Since last MOT+4,782 miles
PASS
Mileage80,264 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,259 miles
Since last MOT+4,788 miles
PASS
Mileage75,471 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,460 miles
Since last MOT+5,408 miles
PASS
Mileage70,052 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,035 miles
Since last MOT+9,013 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,022 miles
Since last MOT+16,190 miles
PASS
Mileage44,832 miles
Since last MOT+6,942 miles
PASS
Mileage37,890 miles
Since last MOT+304 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,586 miles
Since last MOT+5,158 miles
PASS
Mileage32,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,428 miles
Since last MOT+4,952 miles
PASS
Mileage27,476 miles
Since last MOT+4,219 miles
PASS
Mileage23,257 miles
Since last MOT+5,737 miles
PASS
Mileage17,520 miles
Since last MOT+4,463 miles
PASS
Mileage13,057 miles
Since last MOT+1,249 miles
PASS
Mileage11,808 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 BYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWL — Truro, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WL53 BYX

What car is WL53 BYX?

WL53 BYX is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Truro in 2003.

What is the mileage of WL53 BYX?

The last recorded mileage for WL53 BYX was 85,050 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WL53 BYX passed its MOT?

WL53 BYX has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2018.

Is WL53 BYX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WL53 BYX 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 WL53 BYX?

WL53 BYX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.