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MJ53 KDO

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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 142,423 miles on the clock, averaging 6,691 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ53 KDO

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,423
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
6,691

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 reading142,423 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,623
Average per year6,691
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ53 KDO 14k46k78k110k142k '06'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage142,423 miles
Since last MOT+5,623 miles
PASS
Mileage136,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,800 miles
Since last MOT+4,379 miles
PASS
Mileage132,421 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,378 miles
Since last MOT+5,222 miles
PASS
Mileage127,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,156 miles
Since last MOT+3,672 miles
PASS
Mileage123,484 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage88,705 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,624 miles
Since last MOT+3,061 miles
PASS
Mileage85,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,563 miles
Since last MOT+3,349 miles
PASS
Mileage82,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,214 miles
Since last MOT+3,979 miles
PASS
Mileage78,235 miles
Since last MOT+6,162 miles
PASS
Mileage72,073 miles
Since last MOT+7,011 miles
PASS
Mileage65,062 miles
Since last MOT+6,582 miles
PASS
Mileage58,480 miles
Since last MOT+6,222 miles
PASS
Mileage52,258 miles
Since last MOT+5,449 miles
PASS
Mileage46,809 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,806 miles
Since last MOT+6,322 miles
PASS
Mileage40,484 miles
Since last MOT+6,153 miles
PASS
Mileage34,331 miles
Since last MOT+4,990 miles
PASS
Mileage29,341 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,337 miles
Since last MOT+4,704 miles
PASS
Mileage24,633 miles
Since last MOT+4,923 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,710 miles
Since last MOT+5,578 miles
PASS
Mileage14,132 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 KDO
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 KDO

What car is MJ53 KDO?

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

What is the mileage of MJ53 KDO?

The last recorded mileage for MJ53 KDO was 142,423 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ53 KDO passed its MOT?

MJ53 KDO has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 5 Jan 2026.

Is MJ53 KDO ULEZ compliant?

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

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