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WP52 EJL

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, 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 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 170,470 miles on the clock, averaging 10,377 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 WP52 EJL

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,470
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,377

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 reading170,470 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,377
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WP52 EJL 34k68k102k136k170k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,470 miles
Since last MOT+10,838 miles
PASS
Mileage159,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,632 miles
Since last MOT+15,637 miles
PASS
Mileage143,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,995 miles
Since last MOT+10,841 miles
PASS
Mileage133,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,154 miles
Since last MOT+322 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,832 miles
Since last MOT+4,051 miles
PASS
Mileage128,781 miles
Since last MOT+6,367 miles
PASS
Mileage122,414 miles
Since last MOT+5,996 miles
PASS
Mileage116,418 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,326 miles
Since last MOT+14,009 miles
PASS
Mileage102,317 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,317 miles
Since last MOT+9,540 miles
PASS
Mileage92,777 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,776 miles
Since last MOT+16,247 miles
PASS
Mileage76,529 miles
Since last MOT+10,936 miles
PASS
Mileage65,593 miles
Since last MOT+9,071 miles
PASS
Mileage56,522 miles
Since last MOT+11,764 miles
PASS
Mileage44,758 miles
Since last MOT+10,296 miles
PASS
Mileage34,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,462 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

RegistrationWP52 EJL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWP — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WP52 EJL

What car is WP52 EJL?

WP52 EJL is a silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WP52 EJL?

The last recorded mileage for WP52 EJL was 170,470 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WP52 EJL passed its MOT?

WP52 EJL has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2019.

Is WP52 EJL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WP52 EJL 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 WP52 EJL?

WP52 EJL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.