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WR53 DHZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 150,963 miles on the clock, averaging 8,690 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 WR53 DHZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,963
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,690

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading150,963 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,311
Average per year8,690
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR53 DHZ 27k58k89k120k151k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage150,963 miles
Since last MOT+6,311 miles
PASS
Mileage144,652 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,648 miles
Since last MOT+13,968 miles
PASS
Mileage130,680 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,661 miles
Since last MOT+13,524 miles
PASS
Mileage117,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,137 miles
Since last MOT+9,543 miles
PASS
Mileage107,594 miles
Since last MOT+8,315 miles
PASS
Mileage99,279 miles
Since last MOT+7,039 miles
PASS
Mileage92,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,240 miles
Since last MOT+8,710 miles
PASS
Mileage83,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,530 miles
Since last MOT+8,625 miles
PASS
Mileage74,905 miles
Since last MOT+8,772 miles
PASS
Mileage66,133 miles
Since last MOT+8,888 miles
PASS
Mileage57,245 miles
Since last MOT+9,395 miles
PASS
Mileage47,850 miles
Since last MOT+7,522 miles
PASS
Mileage40,328 miles
Since last MOT+4,709 miles
PASS
Mileage35,619 miles
Since last MOT+8,514 miles
PASS
Mileage27,105 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

RegistrationWR53 DHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WR53 DHZ

What car is WR53 DHZ?

WR53 DHZ is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WR53 DHZ?

The last recorded mileage for WR53 DHZ was 150,963 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR53 DHZ passed its MOT?

WR53 DHZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 13 Jan 2021.

Is WR53 DHZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR53 DHZ 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 WR53 DHZ?

WR53 DHZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.