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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 187,539 miles on the clock, averaging 9,392 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MA53 VBO
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 187,539 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 9,392 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA53 VBO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 VBO
What car is MA53 VBO?
MA53 VBO is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MA53 VBO?
The last recorded mileage for MA53 VBO was 187,539 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA53 VBO passed its MOT?
MA53 VBO has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2023.
Is MA53 VBO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA53 VBO 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 VBO?
MA53 VBO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.