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MA53 UCL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 63,895 miles on the clock, averaging 4,327 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA53 UCL

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,895
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,327

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 reading63,895 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year4,327
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 UCL 9k23k36k50k64k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,895 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,891 miles
Since last MOT+6,037 miles
PASS
Mileage57,854 miles
Since last MOT+1,251 miles
PASS
Mileage56,603 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,602 miles
Since last MOT+2,400 miles
PASS
Mileage54,202 miles
Since last MOT+3,904 miles
PASS
Mileage50,298 miles
Since last MOT+5,284 miles
PASS
Mileage45,014 miles
Since last MOT+4,275 miles
PASS
Mileage40,739 miles
Since last MOT+5,339 miles
PASS
Mileage35,400 miles
Since last MOT+4,770 miles
PASS
Mileage30,630 miles
Since last MOT+3,486 miles
PASS
Mileage27,144 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,107 miles
Since last MOT+4,372 miles
PASS
Mileage22,735 miles
Since last MOT+9,066 miles
PASS
Mileage13,669 miles
Since last MOT+4,808 miles
PASS
Mileage8,861 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 UCL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
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 UCL

What car is MA53 UCL?

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

What is the mileage of MA53 UCL?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 UCL was 63,895 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 UCL passed its MOT?

MA53 UCL has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2019.

Is MA53 UCL ULEZ compliant?

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

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