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MA53 VTX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1388cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 88,550 miles on the clock, averaging 3,803 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA53 VTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,550
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,803

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,550 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,803
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 VTX 35k48k62k75k89k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,550 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,549 miles
Since last MOT+16,088 miles
PASS
Mileage72,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,461 miles
Since last MOT+12,290 miles
PASS
Mileage60,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,171 miles
Since last MOT+4,273 miles
PASS
Mileage55,898 miles
Since last MOT+6,271 miles
PASS
Mileage49,627 miles
Since last MOT+5,235 miles
PASS
Mileage44,392 miles
Since last MOT+4,425 miles
PASS
Mileage39,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,967 miles
Since last MOT+5,824 miles
PASS
Mileage34,143 miles
Since last MOT+5,531 miles
PASS
Mileage28,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,612 miles
Since last MOT+6,135 miles
PASS
Mileage22,477 miles
Since last MOT+8,003 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,474 miles
Since last MOT+9,559 miles
PASS
Mileage4,915 miles
PASS
Mileage50,598 miles
Since last MOT+8,284 miles
PASS
Mileage42,314 miles
Since last MOT+7,726 miles
PASS
Mileage34,588 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,587 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 VTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MA53 VTX

What car is MA53 VTX?

MA53 VTX is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MA53 VTX?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 VTX was 88,550 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 VTX passed its MOT?

MA53 VTX has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2020.

Is MA53 VTX ULEZ compliant?

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

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