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MA53 GHG

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 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 46,911 miles on the clock, averaging 3,402 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA53 GHG

MOT Status
Due date passed
46,911
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
3,402

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading46,911 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,749
Average per year3,402
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MA53 GHG 13k21k30k38k47k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,911 miles
Since last MOT+2,749 miles
PASS
Mileage44,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,162 miles
Since last MOT+3,557 miles
PASS
Mileage40,605 miles
Since last MOT+2,974 miles
PASS
Mileage37,631 miles
Since last MOT+6,248 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,383 miles
Since last MOT+4,925 miles
PASS
Mileage26,458 miles
Since last MOT+3,241 miles
PASS
Mileage23,217 miles
Since last MOT+3,246 miles
PASS
Mileage19,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,971 miles
Since last MOT+2,291 miles
PASS
Mileage17,680 miles
Since last MOT+2,678 miles
PASS
Mileage15,002 miles
Since last MOT+2,236 miles
PASS
Mileage12,766 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 GHG
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 GHG

What car is MA53 GHG?

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

What is the mileage of MA53 GHG?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 GHG was 46,911 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 GHG passed its MOT?

MA53 GHG has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2016.

Is MA53 GHG ULEZ compliant?

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

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