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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 77,413 miles on the clock, averaging 7,551 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MA53 VLZ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 77,413 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,551 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA53 VLZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 VLZ
What car is MA53 VLZ?
MA53 VLZ is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MA53 VLZ?
The last recorded mileage for MA53 VLZ was 77,413 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA53 VLZ passed its MOT?
MA53 VLZ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2013.
Is MA53 VLZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA53 VLZ 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 VLZ?
MA53 VLZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.