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MA53 GBU

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 26,656 miles on the clock, averaging 555 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA53 GBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
26,656
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
555

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

Low mileage
Latest reading26,656 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,799
Average per year555
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 GBU 18k20k22k24k27k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage26,656 miles
Since last MOT+2,799 miles
PASS
Mileage23,857 miles
Since last MOT+3,456 miles
PASS
Mileage20,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,401 miles
Since last MOT+5,530 miles
PASS
Mileage14,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,871 miles
Since last MOT+3,596 miles
PASS
Mileage11,275 miles
Since last MOT+1,039 miles
PASS
Mileage10,236 miles
Since last MOT+2,356 miles
PASS
Mileage7,880 miles
Since last MOT+3,542 miles
PASS
Mileage4,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage4,338 miles
PASS
Mileage74,632 miles
Since last MOT+8,275 miles
PASS
Mileage66,357 miles
Since last MOT+5,503 miles
PASS
Mileage60,854 miles
Since last MOT+8,818 miles
PASS
Mileage52,036 miles
Since last MOT+9,879 miles
PASS
Mileage42,157 miles
Since last MOT+9,072 miles
PASS
Mileage33,085 miles
Since last MOT+9,125 miles
PASS
Mileage23,960 miles
Since last MOT+6,308 miles
PASS
Mileage17,652 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 GBU
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 GBU

What car is MA53 GBU?

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

What is the mileage of MA53 GBU?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 GBU was 26,656 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 GBU passed its MOT?

MA53 GBU has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2022.

Is MA53 GBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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