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MA53 UXO

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 158,213 miles on the clock, averaging 8,992 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA53 UXO

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,213
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,992

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading158,213 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23
Average per year8,992
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 UXO 29k62k94k126k158k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,213 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,190 miles
Since last MOT+12,034 miles
PASS
Mileage146,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,156 miles
Since last MOT+4,976 miles
PASS
Mileage141,180 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,179 miles
Since last MOT+3,627 miles
PASS
Mileage137,552 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,552 miles
Since last MOT+6,133 miles
PASS
Mileage131,419 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,478 miles
Since last MOT+6,546 miles
PASS
Mileage124,932 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,923 miles
Since last MOT+6,637 miles
PASS
Mileage118,286 miles
Since last MOT+163 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,123 miles
Since last MOT+11,803 miles
PASS
Mileage106,320 miles
Since last MOT+19,528 miles
PASS
Mileage86,792 miles
Since last MOT+20,593 miles
PASS
Mileage66,199 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,194 miles
Since last MOT+16,687 miles
PASS
Mileage49,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,507 miles
Since last MOT+3,159 miles
PASS
Mileage46,348 miles
Since last MOT+4,165 miles
PASS
Mileage42,183 miles
Since last MOT+3,698 miles
PASS
Mileage38,485 miles
Since last MOT+9,028 miles
PASS
Mileage29,457 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 UXO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
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 UXO

What car is MA53 UXO?

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

What is the mileage of MA53 UXO?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 UXO was 158,213 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 UXO passed its MOT?

MA53 UXO has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2021.

Is MA53 UXO ULEZ compliant?

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

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