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MJ53 AFE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 87,949 miles on the clock, averaging 7,040 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ53 AFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,949
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,040

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 reading87,949 miles
Reading date
Miles last year77
Average per year7,040
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MJ53 AFE 29k44k59k73k88k '07'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,949 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,872 miles
Since last MOT+6,044 miles
PASS
Mileage81,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,828 miles
Since last MOT+6,874 miles
PASS
Mileage74,954 miles
Since last MOT+7,390 miles
PASS
Mileage67,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,564 miles
Since last MOT+7,044 miles
PASS
Mileage60,520 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,510 miles
Since last MOT+6,505 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,005 miles
Since last MOT+7,951 miles
PASS
Mileage46,054 miles
Since last MOT+10,272 miles
PASS
Mileage35,782 miles
Since last MOT+6,561 miles
PASS
Mileage29,221 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 AFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MJ53 AFE

What car is MJ53 AFE?

MJ53 AFE is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MJ53 AFE?

The last recorded mileage for MJ53 AFE was 87,949 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ53 AFE passed its MOT?

MJ53 AFE has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2015.

Is MJ53 AFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ53 AFE 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 MJ53 AFE?

MJ53 AFE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.