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MA53 VME

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 59,143 miles on the clock, averaging 3,056 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA53 VME

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,143
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,056

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,143 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,056
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 VME 25k34k42k51k59k '06'17'12

Check MA53 VME

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,143 miles
Since last MOT+6,914 miles
PASS
Mileage52,229 miles
Since last MOT+6,068 miles
PASS
Mileage46,161 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,161 miles
Since last MOT+3,543 miles
PASS
Mileage42,618 miles
Since last MOT+5,582 miles
PASS
Mileage37,036 miles
Since last MOT+6,003 miles
PASS
Mileage31,033 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,015 miles
Since last MOT+6,046 miles
PASS
Mileage24,969 miles
Since last MOT+6,752 miles
PASS
Mileage18,217 miles
Since last MOT+6,964 miles
PASS
Mileage11,253 miles
Since last MOT+7,866 miles
PASS
Mileage3,387 miles
PASS
Mileage30,543 miles
Since last MOT+5,166 miles
PASS
Mileage25,377 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 VME
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 VME

What car is MA53 VME?

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

What is the mileage of MA53 VME?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 VME was 59,143 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 VME passed its MOT?

MA53 VME has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2017.

Is MA53 VME ULEZ compliant?

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

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