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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 83,384 miles on the clock, averaging 5,900 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MA53 VJL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 83,384 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,900 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA53 VJL |
| 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 VJL
What car is MA53 VJL?
MA53 VJL is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MA53 VJL?
The last recorded mileage for MA53 VJL was 83,384 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA53 VJL passed its MOT?
MA53 VJL has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2016.
Is MA53 VJL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA53 VJL 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 VJL?
MA53 VJL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.