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MJ53 CLX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 102,825 miles on the clock, averaging 8,746 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ53 CLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,825
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,746

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading102,825 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,746
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ53 CLX 14k36k58k81k103k '06'16'12

Check MJ53 CLX

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,825 miles
Since last MOT+7,948 miles
PASS
Mileage94,877 miles
Since last MOT+7,893 miles
PASS
Mileage86,984 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,963 miles
Since last MOT+7,346 miles
PASS
Mileage79,617 miles
Since last MOT+8,570 miles
PASS
Mileage71,047 miles
Since last MOT+2,460 miles
PASS
Mileage68,587 miles
Since last MOT+5,636 miles
PASS
Mileage62,951 miles
Since last MOT+6,712 miles
PASS
Mileage56,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,239 miles
Since last MOT+11,356 miles
PASS
Mileage44,883 miles
Since last MOT+14,768 miles
PASS
Mileage30,115 miles
Since last MOT+15,730 miles
PASS
Mileage14,385 miles
Since last MOT+441 miles
PASS
Mileage13,944 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 CLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 CLX

What car is MJ53 CLX?

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

What is the mileage of MJ53 CLX?

The last recorded mileage for MJ53 CLX was 102,825 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ53 CLX passed its MOT?

MJ53 CLX has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2016.

Is MJ53 CLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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