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MA53 UXW

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 84,827 miles on the clock, averaging 6,058 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA53 UXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,827
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,058

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

Below average
Latest reading84,827 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,189
Average per year6,058
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MA53 UXW 24k39k54k70k85k '06'16'13

Check MA53 UXW

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage84,827 miles
Since last MOT+8,189 miles
PASS
Mileage76,638 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,599 miles
Since last MOT+4,033 miles
PASS
Mileage72,566 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,564 miles
Since last MOT+4,895 miles
PASS
Mileage67,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,669 miles
Since last MOT+7,930 miles
PASS
Mileage59,739 miles
Since last MOT+5,338 miles
PASS
Mileage54,401 miles
Since last MOT+8,459 miles
PASS
Mileage45,942 miles
Since last MOT+5,437 miles
PASS
Mileage40,505 miles
Since last MOT+5,527 miles
PASS
Mileage34,978 miles
Since last MOT+3,111 miles
PASS
Mileage31,867 miles
Since last MOT+7,944 miles
PASS
Mileage23,923 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 UXW
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 UXW

What car is MA53 UXW?

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

What is the mileage of MA53 UXW?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 UXW was 84,827 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 UXW passed its MOT?

MA53 UXW has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 3 Oct 2016.

Is MA53 UXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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