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MA53 FDZ

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 97,174 miles on the clock, averaging 6,125 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA53 FDZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,174
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,125

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,174 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,679
Average per year6,125
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 FDZ 25k43k61k79k97k '06'18'13

Check MA53 FDZ

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,174 miles
Since last MOT+6,679 miles
PASS
Mileage90,495 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,488 miles
Since last MOT+5,376 miles
PASS
Mileage85,112 miles
Since last MOT+9,370 miles
PASS
Mileage75,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,742 miles
Since last MOT+7,346 miles
PASS
Mileage68,396 miles
Since last MOT+8,476 miles
PASS
Mileage59,920 miles
Since last MOT+8,723 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,197 miles
Since last MOT+9,889 miles
PASS
Mileage41,308 miles
Since last MOT+5,293 miles
PASS
Mileage36,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,015 miles
Since last MOT+5,028 miles
PASS
Mileage30,987 miles
Since last MOT+6,304 miles
PASS
Mileage24,683 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 FDZ
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 FDZ

What car is MA53 FDZ?

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

What is the mileage of MA53 FDZ?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 FDZ was 97,174 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 FDZ passed its MOT?

MA53 FDZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2018.

Is MA53 FDZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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