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WR53 VZJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 149,174 miles on the clock, averaging 6,366 miles per year, below 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 VZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,174
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,366

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading149,174 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,366
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR53 VZJ 59k82k104k127k149k '07'21'15

Check WR53 VZJ

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,174 miles
Since last MOT+8,448 miles
PASS
Mileage140,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,726 miles
Since last MOT+5,959 miles
PASS
Mileage134,767 miles
Since last MOT+5,434 miles
PASS
Mileage129,333 miles
Since last MOT+4,703 miles
PASS
Mileage124,630 miles
Since last MOT+6,339 miles
PASS
Mileage118,291 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,288 miles
Since last MOT+5,354 miles
PASS
Mileage112,934 miles
Since last MOT+6,390 miles
PASS
Mileage106,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,544 miles
Since last MOT+6,532 miles
PASS
Mileage100,012 miles
Since last MOT+6,570 miles
PASS
Mileage93,442 miles
Since last MOT+7,146 miles
PASS
Mileage86,296 miles
Since last MOT+5,058 miles
PASS
Mileage81,238 miles
Since last MOT+7,022 miles
PASS
Mileage74,216 miles
Since last MOT+7,819 miles
PASS
Mileage66,397 miles
Since last MOT+7,339 miles
PASS
Mileage59,058 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 VZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 VZJ

What car is WR53 VZJ?

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

What is the mileage of WR53 VZJ?

The last recorded mileage for WR53 VZJ was 149,174 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR53 VZJ passed its MOT?

WR53 VZJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2021.

Is WR53 VZJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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