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WL53 FVJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 123,363 miles on the clock, averaging 8,188 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for WL53 FVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,363
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,188

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading123,363 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,946
Average per year8,188
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WL53 FVJ 36k58k80k101k123k '06'17'13

Check WL53 FVJ

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage123,363 miles
Since last MOT+6,946 miles
PASS
Mileage116,417 miles
Since last MOT+9,548 miles
PASS
Mileage106,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,869 miles
Since last MOT+9,631 miles
PASS
Mileage97,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,238 miles
Since last MOT+10,591 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,647 miles
Since last MOT+9,512 miles
PASS
Mileage77,135 miles
Since last MOT+5,717 miles
PASS
Mileage71,418 miles
Since last MOT+4,652 miles
PASS
Mileage66,766 miles
Since last MOT+8,660 miles
PASS
Mileage58,106 miles
Since last MOT+5,305 miles
PASS
Mileage52,801 miles
Since last MOT+4,164 miles
PASS
Mileage48,637 miles
Since last MOT+12,988 miles
PASS
Mileage35,649 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 FVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWL — Truro, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WL53 FVJ

What car is WL53 FVJ?

WL53 FVJ is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Truro in 2003.

What is the mileage of WL53 FVJ?

The last recorded mileage for WL53 FVJ was 123,363 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WL53 FVJ passed its MOT?

WL53 FVJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 31 Jul 2017.

Is WL53 FVJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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