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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 112,538 miles on the clock, averaging 14,259 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MD53 VBV
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 112,538 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 31 |
| Average per year | 14,259 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MD53 VBV |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MD — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MD53 VBV
What car is MD53 VBV?
MD53 VBV is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MD53 VBV?
The last recorded mileage for MD53 VBV was 112,538 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MD53 VBV passed its MOT?
MD53 VBV has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Dec 2011.
Is MD53 VBV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD53 VBV 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 MD53 VBV?
MD53 VBV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.