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MA53 GBZ

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 124,519 miles on the clock, averaging 7,335 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA53 GBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,519
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,335

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,519 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,335
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 GBZ 20k46k72k98k125k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,519 miles
Since last MOT+4,407 miles
PASS
Mileage120,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,112 miles
Since last MOT+42,095 miles
PASS
Mileage78,017 miles
Since last MOT+6,049 miles
PASS
Mileage71,968 miles
Since last MOT+1,598 miles
PASS
Mileage70,370 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,361 miles
Since last MOT+2,789 miles
PASS
Mileage67,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,572 miles
Since last MOT+8,433 miles
PASS
Mileage59,139 miles
Since last MOT+10,108 miles
PASS
Mileage49,031 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,949 miles
Since last MOT+4,523 miles
PASS
Mileage44,426 miles
Since last MOT+3,861 miles
PASS
Mileage40,565 miles
Since last MOT+4,852 miles
PASS
Mileage35,713 miles
Since last MOT+4,766 miles
PASS
Mileage30,947 miles
Since last MOT+4,535 miles
PASS
Mileage26,412 miles
Since last MOT+6,278 miles
PASS
Mileage20,134 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 GBZ
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 GBZ

What car is MA53 GBZ?

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

What is the mileage of MA53 GBZ?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 GBZ was 124,519 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 GBZ passed its MOT?

MA53 GBZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2020.

Is MA53 GBZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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