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WL53 KLJ

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 99,036 miles on the clock, averaging 7,429 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 KLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,036
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,429

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading99,036 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,256
Average per year7,429
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WL53 KLJ 22k41k61k80k99k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage99,036 miles
Since last MOT+7,256 miles
PASS
Mileage91,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,780 miles
Since last MOT+6,232 miles
PASS
Mileage85,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,548 miles
Since last MOT+8,089 miles
PASS
Mileage77,459 miles
Since last MOT+6,322 miles
PASS
Mileage71,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,137 miles
Since last MOT+6,124 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,013 miles
Since last MOT+8,695 miles
PASS
Mileage56,318 miles
Since last MOT+10,909 miles
PASS
Mileage45,409 miles
Since last MOT+7,835 miles
PASS
Mileage37,574 miles
Since last MOT+7,817 miles
PASS
Mileage29,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,757 miles
Since last MOT+7,720 miles
PASS
Mileage22,037 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 KLJ
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 KLJ

What car is WL53 KLJ?

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

What is the mileage of WL53 KLJ?

The last recorded mileage for WL53 KLJ was 99,036 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WL53 KLJ passed its MOT?

WL53 KLJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 14 Feb 2017.

Is WL53 KLJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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