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MA53 KPL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 146,228 miles on the clock, averaging 7,989 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA53 KPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,228
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,989

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading146,228 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,200
Average per year7,989
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MA53 KPL 46k71k96k121k146k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,228 miles
Since last MOT+6,200 miles
PASS
Mileage140,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,028 miles
Since last MOT+6,909 miles
PASS
Mileage133,119 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,080 miles
Since last MOT+6,712 miles
PASS
Mileage126,368 miles
Since last MOT+7,574 miles
PASS
Mileage118,794 miles
Since last MOT+8,077 miles
PASS
Mileage110,717 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,687 miles
Since last MOT+6,618 miles
PASS
Mileage104,069 miles
Since last MOT+8,700 miles
PASS
Mileage95,369 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,249 miles
Since last MOT+9,361 miles
PASS
Mileage85,888 miles
Since last MOT+8,245 miles
PASS
Mileage77,643 miles
Since last MOT+7,381 miles
PASS
Mileage70,262 miles
Since last MOT+8,703 miles
PASS
Mileage61,559 miles
Since last MOT+7,369 miles
PASS
Mileage54,190 miles
Since last MOT+7,922 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,268 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 KPL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 KPL

What car is MA53 KPL?

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

What is the mileage of MA53 KPL?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 KPL was 146,228 miles, recorded on 2 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 KPL passed its MOT?

MA53 KPL has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2019.

Is MA53 KPL ULEZ compliant?

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

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