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MA53 CBF

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 96,533 miles on the clock, averaging 5,630 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA53 CBF

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,533
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,630

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,533 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,630
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 CBF 24k42k60k78k97k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,533 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,533 miles
Since last MOT+4,899 miles
PASS
Mileage91,634 miles
Since last MOT+2,642 miles
PASS
Mileage88,992 miles
Since last MOT+3,225 miles
PASS
Mileage85,767 miles
Since last MOT+7,227 miles
PASS
Mileage78,540 miles
Since last MOT+6,255 miles
PASS
Mileage72,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,285 miles
Since last MOT+4,080 miles
PASS
Mileage68,205 miles
Since last MOT+10,448 miles
PASS
Mileage57,757 miles
Since last MOT+10,641 miles
PASS
Mileage47,116 miles
Since last MOT+11,918 miles
PASS
Mileage35,198 miles
Since last MOT+10,950 miles
PASS
Mileage24,248 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 CBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 CBF

What car is MA53 CBF?

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

What is the mileage of MA53 CBF?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 CBF was 96,533 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 CBF passed its MOT?

MA53 CBF has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2019.

Is MA53 CBF ULEZ compliant?

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

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