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MA53 VTL

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 188,139 miles on the clock, averaging 10,719 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA53 VTL

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,139
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,719

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading188,139 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,501
Average per year10,719
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 VTL 31k70k109k149k188k '06'20'13

Check MA53 VTL

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,139 miles
Since last MOT+6,501 miles
PASS
Mileage181,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,638 miles
Since last MOT+10,818 miles
PASS
Mileage170,820 miles
Since last MOT+8,713 miles
PASS
Mileage162,107 miles
Since last MOT+8,842 miles
PASS
Mileage153,265 miles
Since last MOT+10,733 miles
PASS
Mileage142,532 miles
Since last MOT+10,101 miles
PASS
Mileage132,431 miles
Since last MOT+10,752 miles
PASS
Mileage121,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,679 miles
Since last MOT+11,521 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,158 miles
Since last MOT+10,985 miles
PASS
Mileage99,173 miles
Since last MOT+6,114 miles
PASS
Mileage93,059 miles
Since last MOT+7,196 miles
PASS
Mileage85,863 miles
Since last MOT+993 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,870 miles
Since last MOT+15,835 miles
PASS
Mileage69,035 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,014 miles
Since last MOT+17,145 miles
PASS
Mileage51,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,869 miles
Since last MOT+21,121 miles
PASS
Mileage30,748 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 VTL
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 VTL

What car is MA53 VTL?

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

What is the mileage of MA53 VTL?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 VTL was 188,139 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 VTL passed its MOT?

MA53 VTL has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2020.

Is MA53 VTL ULEZ compliant?

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

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