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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 135,847 miles on the clock, averaging 7,267 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 WM53 KNW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 135,847 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11 |
| Average per year | 7,267 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | WM53 KNW |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | WM — Bristol, West of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About WM53 KNW
What car is WM53 KNW?
WM53 KNW is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.
What is the mileage of WM53 KNW?
The last recorded mileage for WM53 KNW was 135,847 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WM53 KNW passed its MOT?
WM53 KNW has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2023.
Is WM53 KNW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM53 KNW 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 WM53 KNW?
WM53 KNW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.