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MD53 VZG

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 137,619 miles on the clock, averaging 8,755 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MD53 VZG

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,619
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,755

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,619 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24
Average per year8,755
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MD53 VZG 27k54k82k110k138k '06'19'13

Check MD53 VZG

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,619 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,595 miles
Since last MOT+7,277 miles
PASS
Mileage130,318 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,318 miles
Since last MOT+5,473 miles
PASS
Mileage124,845 miles
Since last MOT+8,436 miles
PASS
Mileage116,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,409 miles
Since last MOT+8,479 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,930 miles
Since last MOT+13,944 miles
PASS
Mileage93,986 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,986 miles
Since last MOT+5,871 miles
PASS
Mileage88,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,115 miles
Since last MOT+4,750 miles
PASS
Mileage83,365 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,361 miles
Since last MOT+8,757 miles
PASS
Mileage74,604 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,481 miles
Since last MOT+15,704 miles
PASS
Mileage58,777 miles
Since last MOT+13,673 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,104 miles
Since last MOT+13,313 miles
PASS
Mileage31,791 miles
Since last MOT+5,219 miles
PASS
Mileage26,572 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 VZG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMD — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MD53 VZG

What car is MD53 VZG?

MD53 VZG is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MD53 VZG?

The last recorded mileage for MD53 VZG was 137,619 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MD53 VZG passed its MOT?

MD53 VZG has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2019.

Is MD53 VZG ULEZ compliant?

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

MD53 VZG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.