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MA53 BZP

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 1596cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 179,008 miles on the clock, averaging 12,067 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA53 BZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,008
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,067

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,008 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,067
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 BZP 41k76k110k145k179k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,008 miles
Since last MOT+11,003 miles
PASS
Mileage168,005 miles
Since last MOT+6,207 miles
PASS
Mileage161,798 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,796 miles
Since last MOT+9,909 miles
PASS
Mileage151,887 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,885 miles
Since last MOT+16,922 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,963 miles
Since last MOT+19,595 miles
PASS
Mileage115,368 miles
Since last MOT+21,110 miles
PASS
Mileage94,258 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,245 miles
Since last MOT+8,271 miles
PASS
Mileage85,974 miles
Since last MOT+10,074 miles
PASS
Mileage75,900 miles
Since last MOT+10,879 miles
PASS
Mileage65,021 miles
Since last MOT+11,550 miles
PASS
Mileage53,471 miles
Since last MOT+12,078 miles
PASS
Mileage41,393 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 BZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MA53 BZP

What car is MA53 BZP?

MA53 BZP is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MA53 BZP?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 BZP was 179,008 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 BZP passed its MOT?

MA53 BZP has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2018.

Is MA53 BZP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA53 BZP 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 MA53 BZP?

MA53 BZP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.