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MJ53 KPG

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 47,237 miles on the clock, averaging 2,396 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ53 KPG

MOT Status
Due date passed
47,237
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,396

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading47,237 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year2,396
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ53 KPG 14k22k30k39k47k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,237 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,235 miles
Since last MOT+2,520 miles
PASS
Mileage44,715 miles
Since last MOT+3,270 miles
PASS
Mileage41,445 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,432 miles
Since last MOT+3,313 miles
PASS
Mileage38,119 miles
Since last MOT+3,601 miles
PASS
Mileage34,518 miles
Since last MOT+4,005 miles
PASS
Mileage30,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,513 miles
Since last MOT+3,395 miles
PASS
Mileage27,118 miles
Since last MOT+3,729 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,389 miles
Since last MOT+2,742 miles
PASS
Mileage20,647 miles
Since last MOT+2,527 miles
PASS
Mileage18,120 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,119 miles
Since last MOT+4,639 miles
PASS
Mileage13,480 miles
Since last MOT+3,492 miles
PASS
Mileage9,988 miles
Since last MOT+3,359 miles
PASS
Mileage6,629 miles
Since last MOT+5,333 miles
PASS
Mileage1,296 miles
PASS
Mileage13,706 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 KPG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MJ53 KPG

What car is MJ53 KPG?

MJ53 KPG is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MJ53 KPG?

The last recorded mileage for MJ53 KPG was 47,237 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ53 KPG passed its MOT?

MJ53 KPG has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2020.

Is MJ53 KPG ULEZ compliant?

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

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