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MD53 UEX

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 96,350 miles on the clock, averaging 5,020 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MD53 UEX

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,350
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,020

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

Below average
Latest reading96,350 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,902
Average per year5,020
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MD53 UEX 18k37k57k77k96k '07'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage96,350 miles
Since last MOT+9,902 miles
PASS
Mileage86,448 miles
Since last MOT+9,639 miles
PASS
Mileage76,809 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,809 miles
Since last MOT+4,141 miles
PASS
Mileage72,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,668 miles
Since last MOT+3,709 miles
PASS
Mileage68,959 miles
Since last MOT+2,695 miles
PASS
Mileage66,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,264 miles
Since last MOT+3,187 miles
PASS
Mileage63,077 miles
Since last MOT+3,399 miles
PASS
Mileage59,678 miles
Since last MOT+2,940 miles
PASS
Mileage56,738 miles
Since last MOT+2,412 miles
PASS
Mileage54,326 miles
Since last MOT+244 miles
PASS
Mileage54,082 miles
Since last MOT+1,925 miles
PASS
Mileage52,157 miles
Since last MOT+6,407 miles
PASS
Mileage45,750 miles
Since last MOT+5,781 miles
PASS
Mileage39,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,969 miles
Since last MOT+9,286 miles
PASS
Mileage30,683 miles
Since last MOT+9,382 miles
PASS
Mileage21,301 miles
Since last MOT+3,695 miles
PASS
Mileage17,606 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 UEX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeMD — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MD53 UEX

What car is MD53 UEX?

MD53 UEX is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of MD53 UEX?

The last recorded mileage for MD53 UEX was 96,350 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MD53 UEX passed its MOT?

MD53 UEX has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 4 Oct 2022.

Is MD53 UEX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD53 UEX 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 UEX?

MD53 UEX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.