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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 71,798 miles on the clock, averaging 2,825 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MD53 UCE
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 71,798 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 2,825 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MD53 UCE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MD — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MD53 UCE
What car is MD53 UCE?
MD53 UCE is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MD53 UCE?
The last recorded mileage for MD53 UCE was 71,798 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MD53 UCE passed its MOT?
MD53 UCE has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2024.
Is MD53 UCE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD53 UCE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is MD53 UCE?
MD53 UCE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.