Vehicle summary
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 102,587 miles on the clock, averaging 7,748 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MA53 UPZ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 102,587 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,145 |
| Average per year | 7,748 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA53 UPZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MA53 UPZ
What car is MA53 UPZ?
MA53 UPZ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MA53 UPZ?
The last recorded mileage for MA53 UPZ was 102,587 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA53 UPZ passed its MOT?
MA53 UPZ has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Sep 2015.
Is MA53 UPZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA53 UPZ 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 UPZ?
MA53 UPZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.